News and Insights
June 6, 2024
The 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…
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…
April 3, 2024
Health, Wealth, and Peace Through Homeownership
February 1, 2024
What is a Habitat Home Dedication? The long road to homeownership is a journey filled with hard work, hope, and determination. Our homebuyer families spend 18+ months overcoming obstacles, working diligently on credit improvements, and addressing various challenges. In addition to the safety, joy, and comfort families feel once they reach the end of their…
November 1, 2023
2023 State of the Nation’s Housing: The 2023 State of the Nation’s Housing report created by Harvard University highlights the record need for safe and affordable housing throughout the United States. Housing costs have reached their highest levels in years, while the supply of homes for sale has reached a new record low– the shortage…
October 4, 2023
Doty Island Rock the Block: Rock the Block brings together residents, municipalities and community partners to complete home repairs for low-income homeowners as well as community-based projects such as parks and nature trails, enhancing them with landscaping, mulch, gravel, and more. We held our Rock the Block event across Doty Island in Neenah/Menasha from September…
September 5, 2023
Legislative Day 2023: Fox Cities Habitat joined several state legislators at the future home of Habitat homebuyer, Dawn Buelow. Together, we discussed the challenges hard working local families face in finding decent and affordable homes and how we can work together to be a part of the solution. Not only is the Fox Cities growing,…
May 31, 2023
Chilton Rock the Block: Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity recently held our 20th Rock the Block event in Chilton. Rock the Block brings together residents, municipalities and community partners to complete exterior home repairs for low-income homeowners as well as community-based projects. These improvements help beautify neighborhoods, increase property values and neighborhood safety,…
April 14, 2023
Remembering Ruth: You’re never too old to volunteer! Ruth Gresham started volunteering with Fox Cities Habitat in 2000 at the young age of 83. That year was Fox Cities Habitat’s very first Women Build. Our Women Build connects the incredible power of women as they come together to build safer, stronger, communities and to raise…
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,…