News and Insights
Category: News and Insights
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…
Pillars is Paying It Forward
April 29, 2024Pillars 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…
Health, Wealth, and Peace Through Homeownership
April 3, 2024Health, Wealth, and Peace Through Homeownership
What is a Habitat Home Dedication?
February 1, 2024What 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…
2023 State of the Nation’s Housing
November 1, 20232023 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…
Doty Island Rock the Block
October 4, 2023Doty 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…
Legislative Day – 2023
September 5, 2023Legislative 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,…
Chilton Rock the Block
May 31, 2023Chilton 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,…
Remembering Ruth
April 14, 2023Remembering 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…