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In honor of Daniel Nielsen
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These photos were taken during a build day in honor of Daniel Nielsen. We were honored that Daniel’s friends and members of his family chose to volunteer on our build sites for a day to celebrate his life and legacy. It is clear that Daniel lived an extraordinary life, and that he was someone…
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The Problematic History of Housing Policy: Part two of our housing & the environment series
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By Caitlyn Baylor, RAHFH Homeowner Services & Grants Director In part one of our series on housing and the environment, we looked ahead at disparities that are just beginning to unfold in access to energy efficient housing. In part two, we look backward to gain insight on how past housing policy has impacted who…
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Thank you to our volunteers
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By Greta Sanders, RAHFH Volunteer Manager When asked this year why someone should volunteer with Habitat for Humanity, I nearly responded without a second thought with my usual one-liners. You know the ones, “giving back to your community is important” , “It’s a fun day you can spend with family, friends or co-workers all…
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The impact of home repairs
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One of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity’s primary roles in the Rockford community is increasing access to homeownership through the construction of safe, affordable housing. However, one of the greatest housing-related needs in Rockford is the need for home repairs in existing homes. This summer, we were able to respond to this need by…
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The Energy Burden Gap: Part One of Our Housing & the Environment Series
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By Caitlyn Baylor Have you read the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change report? It’s a very sobering assessment of the unprecedented and irreversible climate changes underway throughout our world. You will often hear us say that Habitat for Humanity works to create a world where everyone has a decent place to live. A…
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Staff Spotlight: Amy
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Meet Amy, one of our ReStore cashiers! When you shop at the ReStore, there’s a good chance that Amy will be running the register, stocking shelves, or providing awesome customer service by answering any questions you have. Amy has worked at the ReStore for around seven months, but before joining the team, she was…
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Staff Spotlight: Shondra
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Q: How would you describe your role at RAHFH? A: My role at RAHFH is Development Director. My role at RAHRH is to oversee all aspects of the fundraising program. That includes building relationships, soliciting and executing fundraising events. Q: What is your history with Habitat? How long have you worked with RAHFH? A: I…
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Impact Story: Betty
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Like so many of our homeowners’ stories, this story starts with the dream of owning a home. Unlike most of our stories, that is also how it ends. Betty says owning her own home was something she always dreamed of, but in 2008, she was renting what she calls “a cramped little apartment” with…
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Staff Spotlight: Sehade
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Sehade is one of the newest members of the Habitat team, and we are already blown away by her amazing work as our ReStore Director! We hope you enjoy getting to know a little bit about her through this Q&A. Q: How would you describe your role at Habitat/the ReStore? A: I would say…
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In Loving Memory of Orlyn Huwe
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Orlyn Huwe was one of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity’s most dedicated long-term supporters. He was kind, generous with his time, and passionate about pursuing a way for everyone to have a decent place to live and call home. He was a committed ReStore volunteer, and when our newer ReStore building opened on Harrison…
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