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What is Sweat Equity?
February 4, 2026What is Sweat Equity? At Fox Cities Habitat, homeownership is about more than signing paperwork or paying a 0% interest mortgage. Our homebuyers roll up their sleeves, show up, and actively partner in the process through something called Sweat Equity. Sweat equity is the unpaid time and effort Habitat homebuyers invest as they work toward…
A Look at 2025
January 8, 2026A Look at 2025 At Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, our mission is simple and powerful. We bring people together to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. In 2025, we continued working alongside local families, volunteers, donors, and partners to create affordable homeownership opportunities, preserve existing homes, and strengthen neighborhoods across the…
Helping Families Afford the Essentials
November 5, 2025Helping Families Afford the Essentials What if you could save an extra $1,000 every month to invest in what truly matters: children’s futures, preparing for life’s emergencies, building a healthier more stable life? That’s the power of partnering with Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity. Our homebuyers purchase their homes with a 0% interest mortgage and a monthly payment that’s capped…
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…
Golden Hammer Society: In memory of Jane Barnetzke
March 4, 2025Golden Hammer Society: In memory of Jane Barnetzke A truly special group of donors make up our Golden Hammer Society—a dedicated group of legacy donors who include Fox Cities Habitat in their will or estate plans. Their generosity ensures that we can continue providing safe, affordable homes for families in our community for generations to…
What is a Habitat Youth Build?
February 4, 2025What is a Habitat Youth Build? A Habitat for Humanity Youth Build is more than just a construction project—it’s a transformative experience that equips young people with skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose. This initiative provides students with hands-on training in construction, teaching them practical skills such as framing, using construction equipment, and drywall…
A Look at 2024
January 8, 2025A Look at 2024 As we close out on another year, we wanted to reflect on all the milestones and achievements we reached in 2024. Since 1993, Fox Cities Habitat has served families in Waupaca, Outagamie, Calumet and Northern Winnebago counties. As always, our consistent mission is focused on building hope, community and safe affordable…
What Makes a Healthy Family?
October 2, 2024What Makes a Healthy Family? Being a healthy person has many different meanings. Eat your vegetables, get 8 hours of sleep, exercise, and drink water. All these things are what most associate with living a healthy lifestyle. What many often forget and is included in the bottom tier of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs pyramid, is…
How Renovations Can Support Fox Cities Habitat
July 30, 2024Deconstructing for a Cause: How Your Renovation Projects Can Support Fox Cities Habitat Remodeling your home or business is an exciting endeavor, but it often comes with the challenge of deciding what to do with all the cabinets, counters, appliances and other fixtures that need to be removed. Before you start tearing out those old…
The Gaffords’ Labor of Love
June 6, 2024The Gaffords’ Labor of Love For long-time Fox Cities Habitat volunteers Chuck and Terri Gafford, home is where their heart is; and their hearts are in the homes they help build. Their tireless dedication has transformed lives and created countless new beginnings for families in need. We recently had the opportunity to meet with the…