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12,000 Hours of Gratitude
August 6, 202512,000 Hours of Gratitude We recently caught up with Barb—a dedicated Habitat homeowner and longtime volunteer—to reflect on how life has evolved since she moved into her Habitat home in 2003, and to learn what inspires her to keep giving back through volunteering. When Barb Jahnke moved into her Habitat home in Menasha back in…
A Promise, a Puppy, a Home
July 1, 2025A Promise, a Puppy, a Home We recently caught up with Habitat Homebuyer, Shannon, to see how life has been since moving into their Habitat Home back in 2011. Watch the video below to hear their full story! When Shannon applied to the Habitat Homebuyer Program back in 2010, she was a single mom with…
Rock the Block 2025 – West Appleton
June 5, 2025Rock the Block 2025 – West Appleton Community spirit was alive and thriving during our 24th Rock the Block event, as neighbors, volunteers, and partners came together to make a meaningful impact. Over the course of the event, dozens of homes and public spaces were revitalized, reflecting the heart of our mission: to bring people…
Connie Paid Off Her Mortgage!
April 29, 2025Connie Paid Off Her Mortgage! More than two decades ago, Connie, a hardworking mother, partnered with Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, determined to build a stable future for her two children. Now, 24 years later, she looks back with deep gratitude and pride — celebrating the incredible milestone of paying off the very…
20 Years Under One Supportive Roof
April 3, 202520 Years Under One Supportive Roof Nearly two decades ago, Jill and Lea moved into their Habitat home. A home built not just with lumber and nails, but with love and teamwork. Today, they continue to thrive under the roof they helped raise—a home that has meant so much more than shelter We recently sat down…