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This month, we are highlighting one of our Board of Directors, David Black! David is our board secretary and has served on it for several years. He currently sits on our Governance, & Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committees. David is retired and provides pro bono legal services on a volunteer basis with Prairie…

A little-known aspect of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity’s offerings is a scholarship to provide educational resources for the owners and their dependents — of homes built by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. The scholarship was started in 2005 by Ed and Kathy McCaskey, who also helped start Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity itself…

There’s a good chance if you have called our office or ReStore, you have talked to Taylor on the other end of the phone. Taylor has been our Office Manager since July 5, 2022. She manages all things clerical and data related. When asked what she loves about Habitat, Taylor said, “I love what…

We are excited to highlight Glasa Gottschalk, one of RAHFH Board of Directors! Glasa is a Certified Life & Business Mindset Coach, and owner of GII Coaching & Consulting. She helps clients to stop living in default and start creating the life they really want.  Glasa has been on our board for five years…

Meet Jen! Jen is our ReStore Director. She oversees operations and sales at the store. Jen started working at the ReStore in April 2022. “I was a customer of the ReStore prior to my employment. My Fiancé and I have bought so much from the store to fix up our house on a budget.…

Meet Monique, our Volunteer Manager! She started at Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity in July 2022. Monique says that when she’s asked about her role, she describes it as all things volunteer. She’s responsible for volunteer services on the construction site, at the Restore, and in the office. Here is our Q&A with Monique:…

It was one year ago on December 23, 2021, that we lost one of our longtime volunteers, Bill Prather. The 74-year-old was deeply dedicated to his family, his country, his community, and the environment. Bill served in the U.S Navy and after his service, he worked for Local 498 Rockford Ironworker Union for more…

Meet Belinda (she goes by BeBee)! She is our ReStore Assistant Store Manager. BeBee is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day operations of the store. She is in charge of the sales floor. Her responsibilities include making room for incoming donations and organizing items in order to provide an exceptional shopping experience for our…