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Building Change from the Ground Up: Our Community Engagement Manager Goes to Washington
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This February, our very own Community Engagement Manager, Jessica, had the incredible opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to attend Habitat on the Hill—Habitat for Humanity’s annual legislative conference that brings together affiliates from all over the country. Habitat on the Hill (HOTH) is more than just a gathering; it’s a powerful advocacy experience…
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The Home Depot Foundation Funds Veteran Repair in Rockford
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Veteran Repair for Fernando and Family Completed We are thrilled to announce the completion of a critical home repair for Fernando and his family, a proud veteran, through Habitat for Humanity’s Repair Corps program. This vital work was made possible by the generous support of The Home Depot Foundation. The Habitat for Humanity Repair…
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Earning the Prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid!
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We are thrilled to announce that Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity has earned the prestigious Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid! This recognition underscores our commitment to transparency and accountability in all aspects of our work. What is Candid? Candid is a prominent nonprofit organization formed in 2019 through the merger of GuideStar and…
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Dedicated to Helping One Another Grow in Peace
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by Caitlyn Baylor, Grants and Special Initiatives Director I grew up in Rockford, where, for five years, I attended Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School on Rockford’s southwest side. Every morning, first through fifth grade, right hands on our hearts, we began our day with the “peacemaker pledge.” The last line of our daily…
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Housing Matters
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As part of our 35th year celebrations, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity is presenting a visual display about the organization and its history in the lobby of City Hall. The display, titled “Housing Matters,” will be a combination of informational posters about Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, photographs spanning 35 years, and artwork by…
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BEYOND THE WALLS
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Beyond the Wall: A Special Homebuyer Spotlight When people think of the work of Habitat for Humanity, it often conjures up images of volunteers raising walls, people in hardhats pounding nails, and families holding up keys to a new home. These early milestones are huge accomplishments, and we celebrate them accordingly! But once the…
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Connecting students to the trades: The Guilford High School Build
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Carmen grew up watching her dad work as a car mechanic. She would go with him and watch and learn as he fixed cars. Carmen quickly discovered that she loved learning how things work, as well as working with her hands to build or repair things. By the time she began high school, she…
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Quilting with Purpose: The Saint Mark Sew and Sews
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This story is written in memory of Donna Lind, a longtime member of the Sew and Sews who passed away in 2021. About four years ago, women from St. Mark Lutheran Church started a group to make quilts for local nonprofits to distribute to the individuals and families that they serve. Since then, they…
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Homeowner Spotlight: Jamecka & Shondale
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In 2005, Shondale would ride past the same house over and over on his bike. He was 12 years old, and he was scoping out where his soon-to-be best friend and crush, Jamecka, lived. Shondale’s family had just bought their home from Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity a few blocks from where Jamecka’s mom…
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