Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity

🎉 Welcome Home, Chang and Moua Family! 🎉 Yesterday, we had the honor of celebrating the home dedication for Chong, Sheng, and their wonderful children, Dickie, Anya, Ya, Takie, and Zavia! This amazing family loves spending time outdoors together, and now they have a beautiful place to call their very own. A huge thank you to our dedicated volunteers and our incredible home sponsor, Fox Communities Credit Union, for your unwavering support. Your dedication and hard work made all the difference, and this wouldn't have been possible without you!

To all of our incredible Contractors and Gift-in-Kind Donors for your continued support, talent, and hard work you pour into every home. We’re beyond grateful for your partnership. Your dedication is truly building brighter futures for families in the Fox Cities. 💙 A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us at our first Contractor & Donor Appreciation Gathering last night! Werner Electric Supply, Schabel Exteriors, Van Zeeland Nursery & Landscape, Kitchen & Bath Design Center, MCC, Inc., Jeske Hardware Distributors , Closet 1 Interiors, Seymour Lumber of Wisconsin, TC Concrete Designs, fox valley landscaping, Lighting By Design, Integrity Plumbing, Williamson Plastering, Keaveny Contracting. If you are interested in changing lives together or want more information on becoming a Gift-in-Kind donor, contact Nadine at nadinej@foxcitieshabitat.org or call/text (920) 378-1104

Three Years of Building Dreams with Otto Bremer Trust Over the past three years, our partnership with the Otto Bremer Trust has enabled numerous families in the greater Fox Cities area to turn their dreams into reality—providing safe, affordable homes to those who need them most. Established by Otto Bremer in 1944, the Trust has invested over $1 billion in communities throughout Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, and Wisconsin with a proactive approach to philanthropy that is deeply community focused. In 2024, the Otto Bremer Trust refined its grantmaking by creating Community Responsive Fund grants through established local partners, like the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region. This streamlined method helps meet the most crucial needs in communities as determined by those in the community, and effectively making every dollar go further. The Trust’s support has been instrumental in increasing our capacity and setting us on a path to achieving ambitious goals that have been set forth in our strategic plan. It has allowed us to allocate resources more efficiently and effectively to where they are needed most, so that we can respond to the growing housing needs in our community. According to John Weyenberg, President & CEO, “The support from the Otto Bremer Trust has been transformative, not just in terms of funding, but also in how we approach community engagement and long-term sustainability.'" As we look forward to continuing our partnership, we are inspired by the Trust's dedication to creating sustainable, positive change. We are profoundly grateful for the support of the Otto Bremer Trust and the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region as together we build better futures. Join us as we continue to partner with the Otto Bremer Trust and the Community Foundation of the Fox Valley Region, building brighter futures one home at a time. Discover how you can contribute here: https://lnkd.in/eadPjdPx Learn more about the Community Responsive Fund and how it's making a difference in the Fox Cities here: https://lnkd.in/epeEQYdz

We're thrilled to share an inspiring collaboration that brings real-world experience to the next generation of electricians and lights up our community—literally! 🛠️💡 Students from the Electricity Technical Diploma Program at Fox Valley Technical College are hands-on with the electrical work in Habitat homes—from rough-in to finish. Their hard work powers not just the homes but also their futures in the trades. 🏡✨ "It's really cool to work on real homes instead of just models in a lab." - FVTC Student This partnership does more than build homes; it builds careers and changes lives. Since 2015, these dedicated students and their instructors ensure safe, energy-efficient homes for many deserving families. Roger Roth, Director of Real Estate and Construction, adds, "Our construction team is blessed to work alongside such committed educators and students. They are truly powering our mission." Thank you, FVTC, for your commitment to education and community service. We can't wait to see the great things these students will achieve as they continue their journey! 👏 A round of applause to all! We look forward to many more years of partnership and success.

Welcome home, Uhoraho and Kitahaga family — James, Anna, Prince, Princess, Blessing and a little one on the way! Yesterday, we had the joy of celebrating as this wonderful family received the keys to their new home. James and Anna are overjoyed to have a place to call their own, where they can feel safe, happy, and secure. As they prepare to welcome a new addition to their family, they look forward to raising their children in a home filled with love and warmth. The first thing they plan to do in their new home is to thank God and everyone who made homeownership possible for them. A heartfelt thank you to this home's sponsor, J. J. KELLER FOUNDATION, INC. & J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc., the homebuyers, and our amazing volunteers for all the hard work you have put into making this house a home!

We want to express our deepest gratitude to our friends at Kimberly-Clark for their unwavering support of our Women Build. Their generosity has been a cornerstone of this project's success. For nearly two decades, Kimberly-Clark has been a devoted Fox Cities Habitat partner. They have supported us in our Women Build, Appleton ReStore, and many other events. Their mission of "challenging stigmas and championing the progress of women everywhere" is reflected through their actions. Their volunteer days with us fill up quickly, showcasing their employees' passion for making a positive impact in their community. Thank you, Kimberly-Clark, for your incredible dedication!

A huge thank you to Plexus Corp. for their unwavering support of the Chang family and Fox Cities Habitat. This was Plexus second full home build, and we are so grateful for their dedication to providing safe and affordable housing for families in our community. Yesterday we celebrated the home dedication of the Chang family! They were thrilled to receive the keys to their new home and are eager to start making memories together. The kids are especially excited to decorate their own bedrooms. Welcome home Ricky, Mina, Alex, Evie, Josie and Nathan!

Our fantastic Director of Development, Amy McGowan, has been recognized alongside five other incredible women in our community for the Women’s Inspire Award by Appleton Monthly. Her outstanding work at Fox Cities Habitat over the last 5 years has ensured that hundreds of our neighbors have access to a safe and affordable place to call home. She has championed the needs of the local community and has sought out creative ways to involve individuals and organizations in participating in our growth and success. Congratulations Amy, we are so lucky to have you on our team!

We want to extend our deepest gratitude to the incredible volunteers from Menasha Corporation who joined us at the ReStore this morning. Thank you for your time, energy, and enthusiasm. You all truly exemplify the spirit of community and generosity. We’re so grateful to have your support! We hope this was a positive experience for all of you.   We are always looking for more volunteers to help out! If you are interested in being a part of our wonderful team, visit this link for more information: https://lnkd.in/dEt9UZf

On Wednesday Fox Communities Credit Union staff had the day off in observance of Juneteenth, but decided to take that free time to give back to others. While their office was closed, more than 240 of their team members were out in the community paying it forward and volunteering at 17 nonprofits - one being Fox Cities Habitat. Members of their team rolled up their sleeves and spent the day volunteering on-site at the home that FCCU is sponsoring this year. We are so grateful to partner with a company that values giving back and offering a hand up to families in our community. Thank you, Fox Communities Credit Union, for your unwavering support and generosity towards our mission! #FoxCitiesHabitat #HabitatForHumanity