Lead Risks in the Fox Cities

November 4, 2024

Lead Risks in the Fox Cities Lead poisoning is a serious and dangerous condition, especially for children. It can lead to brain damage, reduced IQ, learning disabilities, developmental delays, and various other health and behavioral issues. Although lead was banned from paint, varnish, and gasoline in 1978, it remains present in many older homes. According…

What Makes a Healthy Family?

October 2, 2024

What Makes a Healthy Family? Being a healthy person has many different meanings. Eat your vegetables, get 8 hours of sleep, exercise, and drink water. All these things are what most associate with living a healthy lifestyle. What many often forget and is included in the bottom tier of Maslow’s hierarchy of needs pyramid, is…

Hailey is Home

September 4, 2024

Hailey is Home: Paula and Hailey moved into their new Habitat home nearly a year ago, and we were fortunate to catch up with them to hear about how their lives have transformed since the move. Their previous home lacked the essential accessibility features Hailey needed, like central AC, reliable outlets for her medical equipment,…

How Renovations Can Support Fox Cities Habitat

July 30, 2024

Deconstructing for a Cause: How Your Renovation Projects Can Support Fox Cities Habitat  Remodeling your home or business is an exciting endeavor, but it often comes with the challenge of deciding what to do with all the cabinets, counters, appliances and other fixtures that need to be removed. Before you start tearing out those old…

From Struggle to Stability: A Family’s Habitat Journey

June 25, 2024

From Struggle to Stability: A Family’s Habitat Journey Luis, Maria, and their two daughters, Juana and Fernanda, moved to Wisconsin from Florida seeking better work opportunities and to be closer to family, but for the past six years they have had to face the harsh reality of finding affordable housing. Without a rental history, securing…