Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Habitat For Humanity of Champaign County Building Futures ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://cuhabitat.org/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Chaney Family](https://cuhabitat.org/chaney-family/) - Home #147 Brittany Chaney is a lifelong resident of Champaign County residing in Rantoul for most of her life, including graduating from Rantoul Township Highschool. Turning her desire to help others into a career, she works as a Residential Aid for Villas of Holly Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care. Outside of work, she enjoys - [Little Family](https://cuhabitat.org/little-family/) - Home #144 Yolanda Little has been a proud member of the Champaign-Urbana area for 25 years, appreciating the safety of her community that has allowed her to peacefully raise her six children. With a deep-rooted desire to help others, Yolonda currently works as a Student Support Assistant for Champaign Unit 4 Schools where she enjoys - [Davidson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/davidson-family-2/) - House #145 Ticcorra Davison is a proud lifelong member of the community, with family deeply rooted in Urbana for generations. Now, through homeownership, her family will continue to flourish and give back to the community she was raised in. Ticcorra is currently employed as a culinary worker at the University of Illinois, where she has - [Rowry Family](https://cuhabitat.org/rowry-family/) - Home #148 Jovanie Rowry has always hoped to provide her family with a forever home where they can feel safe and stable. As a Chicago native, she is grateful for the opportunity to purchase a home in Champaign-Urbana—the area she has called home for 26 years. Jovanie is currently employed at Carle Foundation Hospital where - [Popis Family](https://cuhabitat.org/popis-family/) - Home #143 Jennifer Popis has been an enthusiastic member of the Champaign-Urbana community for 27 years. After graduating from Champaign Central High School, Jennifer continued her education at Parkland College where she received an associate’s degree. Now, she is back in school at Eastern Illinois University pursuing her bachelor’s degree in special education. Jennifer currently - [Jones Family](https://cuhabitat.org/jones-family/) - Home #142 Tezriyona Jones has called Champaign home her entire life. Growing up in the community, she has taken advantage of the opportunities it provides. She graduated from Centennial High School and currently works at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center where she has spent nearly 5 years as an Environmental Services Technician Outside of - [Gooden Family](https://cuhabitat.org/gooden-family/) - House #139 Tasia Gooden grew up on the South Side of Chicago but has called Champaign-Urbana home since 2010. Since leaving the city, she has found a new appreciation for the community's slower pace and welcoming nature. For nearly a decade, Tasia worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at OSF Medical Center in Urbana. However, - [Hudson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/hudson-family/) - House # 141 Concetta Hudson has dreamed of a stable, forever home for her family. As a longtime resident of Champaign-Urbana, she is now able to take a life-changing step towards homeownership. For Concetta, this home means more than just shelter, it symbolizes security, safety, and a fresh start. For the past two years, she - [Green Family](https://cuhabitat.org/green-family/) - House #140 Tyanna Green grew up in Champaign and is a proud lifelong member of the community. As a Champaign Central High School graduate, she later pursued her passion for the culinary arts, earning her certification from the Escoffier School of Culinary Arts in 2019. Tyanna currently works for food service in Champaign Unit 4 - [Ervin Family](https://cuhabitat.org/ervin-family/) - Al'kela Ervin is a lifelong resident of Champaign-Urbana. One of her favorite aspects of C-U is our community spirit. "I’m happy that we can all come together to make special memories and reach goals and milestones.” A graduate of Centennial High School, Al'kela currently works at the Housing Authority of Champaign County. She has been - [Medina Family](https://cuhabitat.org/medina-family-2/) - Home # 137 Tamara Medina is a longtime resident of the Champaign-Urbana community. Graduating from Centennial High School in 2018, Tamara currently serves as a Mortgage Operation Representative at First Federal Savings Bank of Champaign-Urbana. Outside the professional realm, Tamara enjoys reading, spending quality time with loved ones, and indulging in her passion for crafting - [Johnson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/johnson-family/) - House #138 Born and raised in Champaign, SaDa Johnson is a dedicated mother and is deeply rooted in our community. "I love spending time at my church, Zion Hill Ministries and Restorations Urban Ministries," SaDa shares. A proud graduate of Central High School, SaDa has dedicated nearly two decades to the Champaign Unit 4 School - [Join Our Newsletter](https://cuhabitat.org/join-our-newsletter/) - Sign up for our mailing list to hear about all about the latest Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County news and events! Subscribe - [Abernathy Family](https://cuhabitat.org/abernathy-family/) - Millicent Abernathy, originally from Charleston, Illinois, has called the Champaign-Urbana area home for nearly four years. She acknowledges her favorite thing about the area as the diversity of the community. Millicent's educational journey took her from Charleston High to Spokane West Valley High, followed by earning her GED through Pathways in Mattoon. She later obtained - [Cars For Homes](https://cuhabitat.org/cars-for-homes/) - Donating your vehicle to Habitat for Humanity is a great way to support our work. Proceeds from the sale of your donated vehicle will help Habitat families build strength, stability and self-reliance in the United States. Plus, it's fast and easy to do, and you may qualify for a tax deduction Frequently asked questions What kinds - [Medina Family](https://cuhabitat.org/medina-family/) - Susan (Suzie) Medina has resided in the Champaign-Urbana area for the past eight years, after moving here from her hometown of Rantoul. As a graduate of Urbana High school, Suzie appreciates the educational opportunities and resources that the C-U community offers. Suzie is currently a universal banker at Busey Bank. In her free time, Suzie - [Elston and Latchison Family](https://cuhabitat.org/elston-and-latchison-family/) - Mother and daughter Elonda Elston and Monae Latchison are overjoyed to be selected as the future Habitat homeowners for a project by the Illinois Solar Decathlon called RENU House—a Renewable, Economical, Nourishing, and Universal solar home. Having lived in Champaign-Urbana for the past eight years, Elonda and Monae share an appreciation for the diversity the - [Caraway Family](https://cuhabitat.org/tonunica/) - Tonunica Caraway, born and raised in Champaign and a Champaign Central graduate, has worked for the past six years as a bus monitor for Champaign Unit 4 Schools. Tonunica is the proud mother of four children, whom she affectionately describes as “loving, respectful and kind.” When asked what she wants her children to experience during - [Cole Family](https://cuhabitat.org/cole-family/) - Deseree’ was born and raised in the Champaign-Urbana area before moving to Rantoul, where she has resided since 2012. Beginning her career in property management as an Administrative Assistant, Deseree’ was recently promoted to Property Manager. Deseree’ has two daughters, a 12-year-old that she says “is smart, funny, outgoing, and beautiful,” and a one-year-old who - [Carter Family](https://cuhabitat.org/carter-family/) - [Aquila Hull](https://cuhabitat.org/aquila-hull/) - Aquila Hull, a Champaign-Urbana native and Urbana High graduate, has been working as a Healthcare Technician at Carle Foundation Hospital for the past three years. Aquila’s household includes two boys: a confident, funny, energetic, and smart 7-year-old, and an absolutely charming, strong-willed, yet helpful 2-year-old. Aquila spends most of her free time with her kids, - [Kim Calhoun](https://cuhabitat.org/kim-calhoun/) - Kim Calhoun, a native of Rantoul, has lived in Champaign the last 9 years and currently works at Carle Foundation Hospital as a Healthcare Technician. The Calhoun family includes three children: a “family-oriented” 14-year-old who is always willing to help around the house, a 6-year-old with the nickname “Mom” (which, according to Kim, “explains it - [Kenny & Tekeyra Moore](https://cuhabitat.org/kenny-tekeyra-moore/) - The Moore family includes father Kenneth (Kenny), mother Tekeyra, and their three sons, ages 8, 14, and 21. When asked to describe their sons, Kenny and Tekeyra are proud parents, agreeing that “they all are very smart and have special skills and talents.” Tekeyra currently works for Carle Hospital, after many years as a Personal - [Courtney Frazier](https://cuhabitat.org/courtney-frazier/) - Courtney Frazier was born and raised in Champaign and graduated from Urbana High School. Over time, Courtney discovered a passion for helping people, making her current job as a Direct Services Professional with the Developmental Services Center in Champaign such a great fit for her. In her free time, Courtney loves to read and she - [Breiona Marrissette](https://cuhabitat.org/breiona-marrissette/) - Breiona Marrissette is thrilled to begin building her Habitat home. She brings with her a sweet 10-year-old daughter who she calls her “mini-me,” and an energetic 8-year-old son. After many a move, Breiona is ready to build a stable home for her beloved children.Breiona was born and raised in Champaign. She works as a Certified - [LATondra Creighton](https://cuhabitat.org/latondra-creighton/) - LATondra Creighton has always been a generous and active member of her community. Urbana born-and-raised, she has a deep appreciation for the town’s kind, youth-friendly nature. She returns this same warmth through her work as Senior Program Coordinator of Driven to Reach Academic Achievement for Males (DREAAM) House, an organization which partners with local schools - [Breshauna Huff](https://cuhabitat.org/breshauna-huff/) - After growing up in Urbana as a child and serving the community as an adult, Breshauna Huff is set to become a first-time homeowner in her beloved hometown. She will share her Habitat home with her two-year-old daughter—a feisty, intelligent little girl, and her sweet, baseball-loving eleven-year-old son. This homebuilding experience is her biggest blessing, - [Davidson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/davidson-family/) - Tavell Davidson grew up in an Urbana neighborhood, attended Urbana schools, and hopes to build her new Habitat home with volunteers in Urbana. “I just love Urbana, it’s a nice place to raise my girls, (12 and 15) and I feel like it is just the right size community for me. My extended family lives - [Connita Sayles](https://cuhabitat.org/connita-sayles/) - Connita was born in Kankakee, IL and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota. She came to Champaign to help care for her mother who had cancer. Caring for her mother led her to a career as a CNA. She has worked to care of others for over ten years. Connita recently went back to school to - [Elizabeth Williams](https://cuhabitat.org/elizabeth-williams/) - Elizabeth Williams is originally from the Champaign area. She attended Eastern Illinois University and currently works for the ... - [Samathie Young](https://cuhabitat.org/samathie-young/) - Samathie Young was born in Champaign but was the child of a military family and moved every year or two. She has lived everywhere from California to New York, and attended eight different schools. Because they traveled a lot, she was never able to have a place that she called home. “It was hard for - [Shalunda Weatherall](https://cuhabitat.org/shalunda-weatherall/) - Shalunda Weatherall grew up in Champaign, graduated from Centennial High School and has worked for the past 23 years at OSF Heart of Mary Medical Center in Urbana. Shalunda loves the Champaign-Urbana community, particularly the neighborhood where she grew up, where according to Shalunda, “we all became one big family and it’s still that way - [Vanderbilt Family](https://cuhabitat.org/vanderbilt-family/) - Angelique Vanderbilt moved here from the south side of Chicago with her family and graduated from Central High School in 1986. But the “pull” of the big city wouldn’t let go. She moved back to Chicago for the next 25 years; renting a townhome, raising children and balancing work while attending school. When she realized - [Tembo Family](https://cuhabitat.org/tembo-family/) - Coco Tembo and FiFi Likyana came from around the world to partner with Habitat on their new home. Both born and educated in the Congo, Coco was a driver/ chauffer and his wife FiFi a nurse. They were able to move to the states through the help of FiFi’s sister, Cardy Likyana who has lived - [Tembe Family](https://cuhabitat.org/tembe-family/) - Issa and Anthonella grew up in Kinshasa (DR Congo). They met at the University of Kinshasa and began a family. In the Congo, Issa was an assistant professor at the University of Kinshasa and also worked with the United Nations Development program. Anthonella began her career as a journalist, but has since become a stay - [Harris Family](https://cuhabitat.org/harris-family/) - Tiana Harris has always wanted to be a home owner, and her dream of owning a home became even more important when she became a mother to Honcho 6 months ago. “A Habitat home will help me provide the same sense of stability for my son that my mom provided for me. My mom purchased - [Warkita Wilson](https://cuhabitat.org/warkita-wilson/) - Warkita lived in Champaign as a child. After moving to East St. Louis for several years, she moved back to Champaign in 1989. As a young mother, she knew she wanted to be closer to her family, and wanted to raise her children in a safer place. Warkita has two sons ages 11and 9. She also has - [Regina Ramsey](https://cuhabitat.org/regina-ramsey/) - Regina Ramsey grew up in Chicago and attended Westinghouse High school. She often visited her aunt and sister who lived in Champaign and felt like this might be a great place to raise her children. Champaign-Urbana felt safer than her neighborhood in Chicago and she knew her family support would be an important asset as she continued - [Briggs Family](https://cuhabitat.org/briggs-family/) - Johanna Briggs credits her work history with the University of Illinois Dining Services as the most significant factor in helping her provide a stable home for her family and children. “Over the past 11 years, I have built a steady income with health benefits that supported my family. Although we have lived in various subsidized - [O’bannon Family](https://cuhabitat.org/obannon-family/) - What do you do when you are living in a “rent to own” home and you find a letter on the door addressed to the landlord for not paying the taxes-stating that the tenet must vacate the home in 6 days? You move out and you lose all the “equity” you paid into the rent - [Reed Family](https://cuhabitat.org/reed-family/) - Serlena Reed might not be from Champaign County, but she knows a great place to live when she sees one! Growing up in Danville, moving to Chicago, then back to Danville, she is happy to now call Champaign “home”. “I’ve had some challenges in my life. I had my first child when I was in - [Martin Family](https://cuhabitat.org/martin-family/) - Stephanie Martin has lived in is an East Central Illinois all her life. She was born in Danville and moved to Champaign prior to starting school. She graduated from Urbana High School and started her career at Mr. John’s Beauty School. She has worked for various salons over the past 13 years and hopes to - [Robinson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/robinson-family/) - “I was looking for an opportunity to move my family to a place we could call home, says Melanie. My daughter Asia is a bone marrow recipient and needs stability for her health. My two younger children don’t want to move when our housing situation has to change again. They have talked about having a “swing - [Larisha Exum](https://cuhabitat.org/larisha-exum/) - Larisha Exum was born and raised in Champaign, IL. She is the mother of 12 year old twin girls, Ayanna and Alayna, and is employed at the University of Illinois. “I have always dreamed of becoming a homeowner and in 2011 I set a personal goal of attaining a home within 5 years. I never - [Arica Moss](https://cuhabitat.org/arica-moss/) - Arica Moss moved with her three daughters to Rantoul in 2007. She wanted to save money, work on fixing her credit score, have a quiet neighborhood for her girls and ultimately own her own home. She knew she just had to be patient and pray. Arica has always been a protective mother. She supervises her - [Mary Belford](https://cuhabitat.org/mary-belford/) - Mary Belford was born in Mississippi and raised in Chicago. She moved her family to Champaign to be near their extended family, and so her son and daughter could be brought up in a “different environment” than the big city. Since she has lived in Champaign, Mary has become licensed with DSFS to be a - [Ebonie Williams](https://cuhabitat.org/ebonie-williams/) - Ebonie Williams was born and raised in Champaign. She has two children a 12 year old son and a 6 year old daughter. She is currently a full time student at Ashford University and a full time Teaching Assistant at Head Start in Champaign County. Her kids both attend Champaign Schools and with the lot - [Rose Family](https://cuhabitat.org/rose-family/) - Heather Rose, one of Habitat’s newest homebuyers says, “I feel like I have ‘won the lottery’ by qualifying for this opportunity to build a home with Habitat. It’s a dream come true. Habitat is doing great things in our community and I am so proud to be a part of it! I’ve worked hard and - [Miller Family](https://cuhabitat.org/miller-family/) - Habitat home owner Kortinee Miller grew up in Champaign and loves having close relationships with her childhood friends from her Park Street neighborhood. ” My parents both worked and retired from Kraft, and all 7 of us kids were very connected with our neighborhood friends. I’m hoping our new Habitat home will give my daughter - [Baker Family](https://cuhabitat.org/baker-family/) - Born in Chicago, Shaquita Baker moved to Urbana with her mother, brother and twin sister when she was just 3 years old. After graduating from Urbana High School, Shaquita worked as a CNA and at Home Depot, while earning her Associates Degree from Parkland College. Currently employed by University Housing at the University of Illinois - [Barmaki Family](https://cuhabitat.org/barmaki-family/) - Jaouad and Hoda, natives of Morocco, are creating a stable life for their children through Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County’s homeownership program. Jaouad began working at Plasti Pack, and then worked at Absopure and Rantoul products before landing in his current job at Rockwell Automation where he has worked for the past 10 years. - [McFarland Family](https://cuhabitat.org/mcfarland-family/) - Toranda McFarland has set a few important goals for her life. “I wanted to straighten out my credit, finish my college education, and own a home of my own.” It looks like she’s just about ready to accomplish all three. “ My mentor and friend Arica Moss (another Habitat homeowner) tells me I need to get - [Young Family](https://cuhabitat.org/young-family-2/) - For the past four years, Tiffini Young has worked at Carle Hospital as a Certified Medical Assistant in the Pediatric Special Needs department, a job that she enjoys since she loves being around kids. It was at Carle that Tiffini first found out about Habitat for Humanity, through a co-worker who was a Habitat homeowner - [Kesha Johnson](https://cuhabitat.org/kesha-johnson/) - Kesha Johnson is a 31 years old. She was born in Champaign, but raised in Minneapolis Minnesota by her mother and her older sister. Kesha currently lives in Champaign with her 9 year old daughter and 1 year old son, and she is employed by Maid to Perfection Residential and Professional Cleaning Services. “It has - [Gardner Family](https://cuhabitat.org/gardner-family/) - Mickele Gardner wanted a better life, a nicer place to live, and her own independence. “I applied for a Habitat home awhile back, but couldn’t qualify because of my income and my debt. I started working on paying down my debt, and being more responsible with my money. It took me 10 years to get - [Adams/Hart Family](https://cuhabitat.org/adams-hart-family/) - April Adams and Bobby Hart have been friends since 1st grade. They both grew up and attended Urbana schools. When Bobby enlisted in the army, he didn’t expect to be deployed for two tours in the Middle East. His service took him away from Urbana– and April– until 2011 when he retired with a medical discharge. - [Tamika Dorris](https://cuhabitat.org/tamika-dorris/) - Tamika Dorris was born and raised in Champaign, and she works for the University of Illinois at the Beckman Institute. She is a single mother with 4 daughters, an adopted son, and guardianship of her young cousin. Tamika’s mother also lives with her – “Because of all her health issues I have moved my mom in with me so - [Empson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/empson-family/) - Lori Empson spent her childhood growing up in Peoria, and moving more times than she cares to remember. As a young adult she moved to Bloomington, and finally Champaign where she says she has “finally found a community” where she could get a better job and the community support she needed for raising her 5 - [Gatson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/gatson-family/) - Latonya Gatson is a Champaign County native who grew up attending Champaign schools and graduating from Central. - [Wilson Family](https://cuhabitat.org/wilson-family/) - Born and raised in the Garden Hills neighborhood of north Champaign, Nakeshia Wilson grew up playing in the neighborhood ... - [Young Family](https://cuhabitat.org/young-family/) - Tinisha and her mother Dorothy have been living together and raising Tinisha’s three children, Derrick (19), Kyana (17) and Kamari (7) in public housing for what they call “too long”. They both shudder at the crime, disregard for property and vermin (snakes, opossums and raccoons) that have existed in their neighborhood. We have lived in - [Chelonda Green](https://cuhabitat.org/chelonda-green/) - Chelonda Green has aspirations. She hopes to become a homeowner like her mother and grandmother, and to further her ... - [Nesbitt Family](https://cuhabitat.org/nesbitt-family/) - Andrey Nesbitt spent her early childhood years in Champaign-Urbana before moving to Chicago at age 8. In 2010, Andrey made the decision to move back to Champaign-Urbana, in the hopes of providing more opportunities for her now 16 year-old daughter, who Andrey refers to as “her heart.” Of Champaign-Urbana, Andrey says “Moving here for my - [Nicole Blackwell-Parker](https://cuhabitat.org/nicole-blackwell-parker/) - Nicole Blackwell-Parker and her three children are “making it work” in a small two bedroom apartment, but she’ll be happy to move into a new home with Habitat’s help. “I have never really “won” anything in my life— but I feel like I have finally “won something very big” in being selected to build a ## Pages - [Home](https://cuhabitat.org/) - Happening at Habitat Our Families These families partnered with Habitat and worked side by side with our volunteers to build their homes. We are thankful to our donors for giving these families and hand up! - [Board of Directors](https://cuhabitat.org/board-of-directors/) - [ReStore Home](https://cuhabitat.org/restore-home/) - At Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County ReStore, you’ll find new and gently used furniture, appliances, cabinets, home accessories, building materials, and more. Proceeds from the ReStore provide funding to Habitat in an effort to eliminate indecent housing in our community and see our neighborhoods thrive. Our ReStore offers new to gently used furniture, - [Raise The Woof!](https://cuhabitat.org/events/raise-the-woof/) - Join CU Habitat's Raise the Woof for team building fun, music, and a pet building competition supporting affordable housing in Champaign-Urbana! - [Home Application](https://cuhabitat.org/home-ownership/home-application/) - The Habitat Homebuyer Program is a unique opportunity for families to build and buy their own homes. Our homes are sold through an affordable mortgage loan at a 0% interest rate to our Partner Families. Habitat ensures that the monthly mortgage payment, including property taxes and insurance, is no more than 30% of the homeowner's - [Our Story](https://cuhabitat.org/our-history/) - Following its opening in 2003, the ReStore quickly outgrew its first home and moved a few blocks east in 2006, staying in downtown Champaign. In 2022 the ReStore relocated to its current location - 1914 Glenn Park Dr. Champaign. For the first time ever, Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County has the ReStore, administrative offices, - [Items to Donate](https://cuhabitat.org/items-to-donate/) - [Request a pick-up](https://cuhabitat.org/request-a-pick-up/) - WHY DONATE TO THE ReSTORE? Habitat for Humanity ReStore sells new and gently used furniture that’s donated to us by generous people like you. In addition to providing household items at affordable prices, these sales help Habitat for Humanity fund the construction of homes for families with low-incomes. The money raised helps families build a decent and affordable - [Interest Form](https://cuhabitat.org/interest-form/) - Habitat for Humanity provides a unique opportunity for hardworking people and families to build and buy their own homes. Our houses are sold at no profit to our partner homeowners with an affordable mortgage. The mortgage lengths vary depending on income; Habitat adjusts the length of the mortgage so that the monthly mortgage payment (which - [Women Build](https://cuhabitat.org/women-build/) - WHAT IS WOMEN BUILD? Women come together from all walks of life to fundraise and build a Habitat home. Women Build empowers women to learn construction skills, build homes, and build communities. Together we can address the problem of accessible housing in a concrete way, so families can achieve stability and independence. EVERY WOMAN HAS THE - [Financial Education](https://cuhabitat.org/financial-education/) - Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is a HUD-Approved Housing Counseling Agency equipped to provide step by step guidance in your homebuying journey. As a part of Habitat for Humanity’s sweat equity component, each partner family completes required homeowner education classes. These classes are designed to prepare families for financial responsibilities of becoming homeowners, how - [Employment](https://cuhabitat.org/employment/) - We currently do not have any positions available. Thank-you for your interest if Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County. - [12 Days of Holiday Cheer](https://cuhabitat.org/holiday-cheer/) - Unwrap the magic of the holiday season with us at the Champaign County ReStore. For 12+ days, we will have exclusive sales, fun-filled activities, & festive surprises all to make the holidays a little more affordable. Generously Sponsored by ESS Clean! Mystery White Elephant Gift Preorder! Looking for the perfect holiday surprise? Preorder your Mystery - [ReSupply](https://cuhabitat.org/resupply/) - If you need a pick-up of your donation immediately due to extenuating circumstances, we have partnered with ReSupply. ReSupply employs 100% military veteran support representatives and works with non-profits nationally. Whereas Habitat for Humanity of Champaign County is able to pick up your items for free, we have some restrictions on what we are able - [Request a priority pick-up](https://cuhabitat.org/request-a-priority-pick-up/) - [Build-Site Volunteers](https://cuhabitat.org/build-site-volunteers/) - [Our Families](https://cuhabitat.org/our-families/) - [ReStore Volunteers](https://cuhabitat.org/restore-volunteers/) - [Donate Now](https://cuhabitat.org/donate-now/) - You are about to do something incredible! Right now, a safe, stable, and affordable home could not be more important for families in need. By supporting our work in Champaign County, you are directly investing in healthy futures for your neighbors and for our community. We couldn't do our work without you. We are stronger together! - [Home Matters](https://cuhabitat.org/homematters/) - Decent homes, brighter futures—this is why home matters. [/one_half][/full_width_section] Habitat builds when you build with Habitat. Understanding why housing matters is a great first step. Now it's time to do something about it.With your time and financial support, we can make a tangible impact that will last for generations.When we partner together, we can offer families - [Home Build](https://cuhabitat.org/home-build-22/) - Women Build Women of Champaign County are coming together this fall and spring to build a home for the Weatherall family! Women led businesses and groups from around our community are invited to join in this great opportunity. Take a look at the ways you can participate! Sponsor a Build Day! If your women-owned/led business, - [test iframe](https://cuhabitat.org/4855-2/) - [Raise the Woof! 2023 Bird House Build](https://cuhabitat.org/events/raise-the-woof-bird-house-build/) - Looking for a fun project to entertain your kids on the weekend? Or maybe you've always wanted to learn how to build a house for our feathered friends? If so, join us for our Raise the Woof! 2023 Birdhouse Build! We will give you all the materials, the tools, instructions, and some assistance (if needed) - [NOW OPEN!](https://cuhabitat.org/move/) - We are so excited to announce that we have relocated our Habitat offices, our ReStore, and our home construction program to the old ValuCheck building, located at 1914 Glenn Park in Champaign. We are so excited to have all our operations under one roof, in a space that we ourselves will own.Store Hours:Tue: 10am-6pm, Wed-Fri: - [Sign-up To Volunteer Online](https://cuhabitat.org/volunteer/sign-up-on-line/) - Our volunteers join us for all kinds of reasons: to give back to the community they love, to build a sense of camaraderie on their corporate team, to learn new skills and meet new friends, or simply to spend a little more time outdoors. What they all end up finding is a place in the bigger picture. By working alongside diverse groups of people, going to new communities, and taking on exciting new challenges, our volunteers learn how they can - [Contact](https://cuhabitat.org/contact-2/) - [Women Build Sponsor](https://cuhabitat.org/women-build-sponsor-planning/) - Sponsor Commitment Action and Donation. To be a full sponsor of the women build, we ask that you commit to one Saturday volunteering and $2,000 in financial support. If a Saturday does not work for you. we can arrange a mid-week build. Why Sponsor a Build? Sponsorship perks Company name and logo will be displayed - [Homeowner Survey](https://cuhabitat.org/homeowner-survey/) - Thank you for taking the time to complete this short 5 minute survey. Your response will be helpful in understanding how we can better share information and communication once you have moved into your home. We would like to have your responses before the end of next week (7/1/2022). - [Newsletter sign-up](https://cuhabitat.org/newsletter-sign-up/) - [Building on Faith](https://cuhabitat.org/your-faith-based-organization/) - Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian ministry. Our belief is that all people should have a safe, decent place in which to live. We invite people of all faiths to join our mission to provide a “hand up” to increase the strength, stability, and self-reliance of families in our community. Habitat for Humanity was - [Our Staff](https://cuhabitat.org/our-staff/) - [Who We Are](https://cuhabitat.org/who-we-are/) - OUR VISION A world where everyone has a decent place to live. OUR MISSION STATEMENT Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities, and hope. ABOUT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF CHAMPAIGN COUNTY What We Do: Build and sell decent, quality, affordable houses to families at a - [Habitat Homeowners](https://cuhabitat.org/habitat-homeowners/) - [How To Qualify](https://cuhabitat.org/how-to-qualify/) - [Events](https://cuhabitat.org/events/) - [Ways To Give](https://cuhabitat.org/ways-to-give/) - [Cars For Homes](https://cuhabitat.org/cars-for-homes/) - Do have an unused vehicle taking up space in your driveway or garage? We'll take it off your hands! Your vehicle can help a family build a safe, affordable, decent place to live and save the environment. - [Volunteer](https://cuhabitat.org/volunteer/) - [Rose Family](https://cuhabitat.org/rose-family-2/) - [Home Sponsorship](https://cuhabitat.org/home-sponsorship/) - [Myths and Facts](https://cuhabitat.org/faq/) - Common misconceptions about Habitat for Humanity: - [Home Ownership](https://cuhabitat.org/home-ownership/) - zczzd - [Our Sponsors](https://cuhabitat.org/our-sponsors/) - [Support Habitat](https://cuhabitat.org/support-habitat/) - Support Us! - [About](https://cuhabitat.org/about/) ## Team - [LaTonia Dumas](https://cuhabitat.org/team/gladys-matthews-2/) - [Gladys Matthews](https://cuhabitat.org/team/gladys-matthews/) - [Madonna Buffo](https://cuhabitat.org/team/joshbough/) - [Lulo Dominguez](https://cuhabitat.org/team/griffin-dominguez/) - [Michael Clark](https://cuhabitat.org/team/justus-payne/) - [Lloyd Adamson](https://cuhabitat.org/team/lloyd-adamson/) - [Allison Garrett](https://cuhabitat.org/team/allison-garrett/) - [Rachel Voss](https://cuhabitat.org/team/lauren-gramly/) - [Brandon Fischer](https://cuhabitat.org/team/brandon-fischer/) - [Terry Thomas](https://cuhabitat.org/team/terry/) - [Brien Saunders](https://cuhabitat.org/team/kireen-gayle/) - [Jordan Shanks](https://cuhabitat.org/team/jordan/) - [Kim Gollings](https://cuhabitat.org/team/chris-linn/) - [Chad Hoffman](https://cuhabitat.org/team/chad-hoffman/) ## Categories - [families](https://cuhabitat.org/category/families/) - [events](https://cuhabitat.org/category/events/) ## Tags - [Habitat Homeowner](https://cuhabitat.org/tag/habitat-homeowner/)