Hello to our Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity Supporters!

Hello! I am excited as this is my first attempt at “From the Directors Desk” as the new Executive Director for the Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity Affiliate.

We hope you enjoy this Newsletter!

We have been very busy with some very positive momentum; in the past 5 months we have started the affordable house building focus, as well as a “rebrand” of our mission.

We have also started to support others in their Critical Home Repair efforts, around the Chippewa Valley. This is exciting for us, and we are thankful for the opportunity.

Did you know that our Affiliate has been in the Chippewa Valley for 36 years? We have built 50 homes, repaired homes, and continued to sell goods at our ReStore. These 36 years have laid out the groundwork for us to be successful now and in the future.

Just like building a home, the ReStore is the foundation for our success. The items donated and sold help us achieve our purpose and mission. To Build Affordable Housing for those families that may have never thought was possible!

It really does take a village; we are very appreciative of any support. Whether it is volunteering, monetary, or sharing our mission, we appreciate it.

I am also excited to share that we are adding to our Staff. This is possible through varies Grant obtainment and AmeriCorps. We have a very lean staff, but when we can add quality people, it accelerates our ability to accomplish more.

I have an open-door policy and encourage conversation. If you want to learn more about us, please reach out to me. Thank you for taking the time to read this! Phillip J Swiler Executive Director phillip@cvh4h.org

Attention Altoona homeowners! Earlier this month, the City of Altoona announced the launch of their Safe Steps Home Improvement program. We are very excited to be partnering with the City of Altoona on this new program.

Safe Steps enables low-income residents to afford needed repairs to their homes through no-interest, affordable loans. When utilizing the Safe Steps program interest-free loan along with Chippewa Valley Habitat for Humanity's Home Repair Program, low-income homeowners are able to complete critical repairs at an affordable cost, allowing them to keep their homes safe and sustainable.
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​You can learn more about the Safe Steps program and qualifications on the City of Altoona's website, here: City of Altoona Attainable Housing Program.​
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You can also contact them directly by reaching out to the Grants and Housing Program Manager, Julian Emerson, at:
​715-450-0733
juliane@ci.altoona.wi.us

Welcoming New Team Members!

We are thrilled to announce two new additions to our team! As we continue to expand our initiatives this year, their skills and enthusiasm will play a key role in our upcoming plans. Please join us in giving them a warm welcome!

Mitch See, our newest Construction Manager; he will be leading the charge on our new home construction projects for our Habitat Homeownership Program.

Kierstyn Acker, who is joining us as a Media Specialist. She will be using her expertise to amplify our message and expand our reach throughout the community.

Be sure to check future newsletters for our new "Staff Spotlight", where we’ll share the stories and faces behind our mission!

Volunteer Opportunities

With our Home Repair program ramping up, we will be posting new volunteer opportunities very soon (we even have some posted now!). We always have ReStore opportunities as well. Please check out our VolunteerHub portal to check out any upcoming opportunities by clicking the button below.

Monetary donation help families build a safe, sustainable, and affordable place to call home.