Habitat For Humanity Of Wisconsin River Area, Inc

HFHWRA is an ecumenical, Christian housing organization that respects and follows all Equal Opportunity requirements, regardless of religious views, ethnicity, gender, etc. HFHWRA believes that safe, decent affordable housing should be available for all. For those that qualify, and are willing to partner in the construction of their home, HFHWRA provides an opportunity to use homeownership to provide strength, self-reliance and stability. HFHWRA incorporated in 2001 as a locally controlled affiliate of Habitat for Humanity, International that serves Sauk, Columbia, and Iowa counties. We use volunteers in all areas of our work.

We have an affordable home ownership programs available, where people eager to own their own home put in "sweat equity" to help build it. We also offer repair services for low-moderate income people who own a home but can't easily afford repairs. Volunteers provide labor that helps keep costs down for program participants - doing everything from framing, to painting, to landscaping. To coordinate this construction work also requires a lot of volunteer help, for tasks like registering volunteers on the work site, organizing meals for volunteers, running errands, etc. There is appropriate work for just about everyone. HFHWRA builds 1-2 homes each year, and repairs many more. In addition, HFHWRA runs retail ReStore operations in Baraboo and Portage, where we sell new and gently used building supplies and home improvement items - with the profits used to help build homes. The ReStore is open to the public Monday - Saturday. At the ReStore, volunteer opportunities abound. The ReStore requires volunteers for taking in donations, cleaning items, stocking shelves, doing advertising (both print, and on the web), cashiering, and helping customers.