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How a Hand Up Changes Lives

April 14, 2023

How a Hand Up Changes Lives: Fox Cities Habitat’s vision is to ensure everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to live. Here’s a great follow-up from one of our homebuyer families who have not only succeeded at making a better life for their family but excelled at it. Samantha and Jason Hoyt applied to…

Does Affordable Housing Lower Property Values?

April 14, 2023

Does Affordable Housing Lower Property Values? If you live near an existing property earmarked for a future Habitat for Humanity home, you may be wondering this same question. If you’re concerned about what will happen to the property value of your home, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the answer. A study was done by the…

Rock the Block Kaukauna

April 14, 2023

Rock the Block Kaukauna: The Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity held their 18th Rock the Block event in Kaukauna Uptown West from May 12th through May 14th. Over 150 volunteers came together to revitalize the neighborhood through more than 20 different projects including residential homes, businesses, and community parks. Rock the Block brings together residents,…

Arias Family Update

April 12, 2023

The Ripple Effect of Homeownership: The definition of real change is to become different, to undergo transformation or transition. For the Arias family of Neenah, Wisconsin they know all too well the difference change can make. In 2009, the Arias family became homeowners through Fox Cities Habitat’s Homebuyer program. We conducted a follow-up interview with Kathryn,…