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Habitat Monroe to Host #GivingToolsday

Habitat Monroe to Host #GivingToolsday

Habitat Monroe put a unique spin on the holiday of giving this year by introducing the Giving Toolsday campaign. This campaign offers supporters the opportunity to directly purchase supplies from an Amazon wishlist.

Triangle Frat: A Decade of Support

Triangle Frat: A Decade of Support

These days, there are so many unique ways to support your favorite cause. Take, for example, Triangle Fraternity from the University of Toledo. They’re hosting a charity Twitch stream on Saturday, Oct. 24, that will benefit Habitat Monroe!  The guys of Triangle...

COVID Gives Habitat Hurdles

COVID Gives Habitat Hurdles

COVID Causes Costs to Rise It is an understatement to say that COVID-19 has taken a toll on the nation and many of its industries. Habitat for Humanity, unfortunately, did not escape its effects. Though there are many ways in which fallout from the pandemic has...

Top Ten Reasons To Volunteer

Top Ten Reasons To Volunteer

Volunteering is a two-way street. Often, the volunteers get just as much out of the service as the person they’re helping. But don’t take our word for it, get out there yourself! (Well... maybe read our article first).  Do good - typically, organizations ask for...

Little Blessings Military Support

Little Blessings Military Support

Building a sense of community is easy when you have great people around you, who share a common interest in improving the lives of others. This is what led to a partnership between Habitat Monroe and Little Blessings Veteran & Community Outreach.  The founder of...

Credit and Home Ownership

Credit and Home Ownership

Are you thinking about buying a home.  Your credit plays a key part in this process.  Here are some steps to take in regards to your credit and reaching your home purchase goal. 1.  Review CreditGo to www.annualcreditreport.comYou can pull a free copy of your credit...

Heritage Baptist Church Gives Back

Heritage Baptist Church Gives Back

Support often comes when we least expect it. Shortly after returning to the office after the stay-home orders were lifted, Habitat Monroe was delighted by an unexpected donation from Heritage Baptist Church in Monroe.  In July, the church went on with its...

Affordable Housing Crisis

Affordable Housing Crisis

Renters with Children hit hardest by pandemic; Habitat offers solution The lack of affordable housing is what pushes many families to rent, according to a 2018 article by Rent Cafe. As this graphic shows, there are only 40 affordable & available units for every...

Week in Wrap Up – Americorp Edition

Week in Wrap Up – Americorp Edition

Ethan, the new Americorps representative at Habitat Monroe started his ten-month long term on Monday, Aug. 24, serving in volunteer services! “It was a welcoming week filled with tons of encouragement, support, and learning,” Ethan said. “A bizarre mix of nervousness...

Trunk or Treat Yo Self

Trunk or Treat Yo Self

TICKETS We are limited to selling 100 tickets so we will make it available first to WLI members. If we have tickets remaining, we will open it up to non-members. Tickets are $25. if you wish NOT to attend but would like to bid on our silent auction items and...

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