Family Updates
April 3, 2025
20 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…
December 2, 2024
Home for Every Christmas The journey to homeownership requires resilience and determination, and for Noel and Nadiesky, it was no exception. Originally from Cuba, this couple endured profound hardships under the ruling of the Castro brothers. They fought for equal human rights and were persecuted because of it. Noel’s father served in the Cuban Government…
November 4, 2024
Lead Risks in the Fox Cities Lead poisoning is a serious and dangerous condition, especially for children. It can lead to brain damage, reduced IQ, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and various other health and behavioral issues. Although lead was banned from paint, varnish, and gasoline in 1978, it remains present in many older homes. According…
September 4, 2024
Hailey is Home: Paula and Hailey moved into their new Habitat home nearly a year ago, and we were fortunate to catch up with them to hear about how their lives have transformed since the move. Their previous home lacked the essential accessibility features Hailey needed, like central AC, reliable outlets for her medical equipment,…
June 25, 2024
From Struggle to Stability: A Family’s Habitat Journey Luis, Maria, and their two daughters, Juana and Fernanda, moved to Wisconsin from Florida seeking better work opportunities and to be closer to family, but for the past six years they have had to face the harsh reality of finding affordable housing. Without a rental history, securing…
April 29, 2024
Pillars is Paying It Forward 2024 Homebuyer, Brittany, has been a long-time volunteer of 13 years at Pillars – an organization committed to providing support and shelter for those experiencing homelessness or facing housing insecurity. After years of volunteering her time and dedication to their organization, Pillars staff had the opportunity to pay it forward…
February 29, 2024
Cynthia Paid Off Her Mortgage! Having grown up moving from one home to another during her childhood and into adulthood, Habitat homeowner Cynthia understood the importance of having a safe place to call her own, where she wouldn’t have to worry about her next move. Providing stability, security, and a permanent home for her family…
December 7, 2023
What Home Means for Maya and Mirabella The mission of Fox Cities Habitat is to ensure that everyone has a decent, safe and affordable place to live. We had the privilege to meet with one of our 2024 homebuyers, Maya, and her daughter, Mirabella. They share their story, what their journey with Habitat has been…
August 3, 2023
The Keepers’ New Home: Fox Cities Habitat’s vision is to ensure everyone has a safe, decent, and affordable place to call home. We were able to meet up with the Keepers family, who will soon move into our 321st build, and got a tour of their home! Hear from Crystal and her children on what…
April 14, 2023
Relief from Lead Risks: We recently had the opportunity to meet up with the Dunham family to discuss their experience with our Lead Safe Homes program and how the reduction of lead risks from their home has taken a huge burden off their shoulders. To see their interview, watch the video below!