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The sounds of laughter and excited shouts echoed throughout Candi’s recently finished house as her three children explored their new home for the very first time. The kids raced from room to room, exclaiming in amazement about the bedrooms that will soon be theirs and all of the hiding spots for future games of…

“Storytelling and sharing in a compelling way can really capture someone’s attention, inspire someone to think differently, or change their perspective. It’s amazing to consider how RAHFH stories can create community and connection.” -Lauren Morelli, RAHFH Communications Coordinator Meet Lauren, the newest member of our team! Lauren is our Communications Coordinator, which means she…

“Creating a community who will come together for their neighbor to ensure they have their most basic need met is what gets me excited to work everyday.” – Greta, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Volunteer Coordinator Meet Greta, our Volunteer Coordinator! Greta works with all of the awesome volunteers in every corner of RAHFH.…

On a snowy day in January, Jackie and her five kids walk into our office and look at the scroll of paper laid flat on the table that will one day be their home. It is a surreal moment. It makes their future house more real than it has ever been up to that…

By Caitlyn Baylor, RAHFH Homeowner Services Coordinator As you’ll often hear us say, the focus of our work at Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, put simply, is to increase access to homeownership. On the surface, it is clear that this work addresses a present-day need: low-income families in our community need access to safe,…

“I’m passionate about giving people the chance to connect to a meaningful mission…I can help this mission by getting as many people as possible invested in our families and our work. Those connections make a community whole.” – Matt, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Development Specialist It’s always exciting when our team grows, especially…

We first met Charae in her low-rise apartment building on a hot August morning in 2019. We were immediately struck by the vibrant, hopeful woman and the four beautiful children in whose living room we found ourselves. We were visiting Charae to get a feel for where she currently lives. This step in the…

Kenyetta was 12 years old when her mom, Peggy, decided to purchase a home from Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity.  Kenyetta would ride her bike from their small apartment on Salter Avenue to the build site so she could anxiously watch the progress on their house. When they moved in, there were immediate changes,…

We are so honored that Glasa is a volunteer with Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. She was featured in the Annual 2020 Guide of Northwest Quarterly’s 25 Most Interesting People. Here is the full article located in the guide . Congratulations, Glasa!

This summer, we are building four homes for new Habitat homebuyers. Our construction season has been busy, and lots of volunteer groups have been out on our build sites. In the fall, we will start two more builds in partnership with Guilford High School and East High School.