Tina Langton: Building Stronger Communities Through Homeownership
EDITOR’S NOTE: Habitat board members are volunteers who play a vital role in guiding our work and strengthening our communities. In this new “From the Ground Up” series, board member Tom Feehan shares conversations with fellow board members about why they chose to get involved—and the impact they’re working to make. This excerpt highlights Tom’s conversation […]
AmeriCorps NCCC in Action
On Wednesday, September 17, AmeriCorps NCCC arrived in Lake City in their 12-passenger van to begin their work with Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity. AmeriCorps NCCC or NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a yearlong commitment for young adults aged 18-24. NCCC’s roots sprouted in 1994. The federal organization is loosely based on the work […]
Aging in Place: Habitat Helps Veteran Stay Safe at Home
For years, Michael knew changes were needed in his home. Now Michael has a walk-in shower and a stackable laundry unit on the main floor.
Taking Action: Peter’s Making an Impact
Peter, a semi-retired lawyer, began seriously volunteering in Lake City as part of a newly formed Lake City Go 2 Team. Peter found himself committing more and more time to the Habitat build project in Lake City.
“I have always wanted to work on a habitat house.”
From the Ground Up: A Passion for Faith, Community and Hope
When Susan Langer joined the Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity Board just over a year ago, she brought more than experience in leadership, entrepreneurship, and nonprofit development. She brought a deep conviction that building homes is really about building people and strengthening communities. Executive Director Bob Hawley has witnessed that impact firsthand. “In Susan’s brief […]
Planting Roots of Homeownership
Beth has been searching for her forever home for a long time. By chance, she found herself at the same restaurant as Angie, our Homeowner Services Manager, who suggested she apply for the homeownership program.
A New Planner for Development
Welcome Carrie! Carrie Wittenberg joins us as our new Administrative and Development Coordinator. This is a brand-new position that’s been built to support both bookkeeping and fund development efforts. Carrie has been a supporter of Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity since 2020 when she joined our team after transitioning from a role in Lighting Quotations […]
Learning on the Build Site
Cole, an intern from United Lutheran Church, shares about his experience on the build site and what he has learned from Goodhue County Habitat for Humanity
At 82, Bob Keeps Building
Bob has been building houses nearly all of his life. At 82, he’s not ready to give up building just yet.
Lou’s Second Act: The Rochester Build Crew
Lou Behrens started volunteering with Habitat in 2014 after retiring after a 33-year career as an engineer at IBM, but his connection began earlier.