Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area is excited to announce that we have been awarded $87,500 from Thrivent Financial as part of their nationwide Faith Build initiative!
This funding will cover 50% of the overall costs for a new construction home to be built in 2020.*
*Due to Covid -19 we are getting creative about ways to build this home together- prayers work the same and are always welcome, we are limiting numbers on our build sites and require masks, and we will be hosting an online silent auction along with providing resources for us all to fundraise safely. The need for affordable and safe housing is greater than ever!
Thrivent has extended our deadline June of 2021! Stay safe!
- Half the battle has been won, but now we need the support of our local faith community.
- Together, we must join together to raise the remaining 50% through donations, fundraisers, and in-kind gifts.
*Due to Covid -19 we are getting creative about ways to build this home together- prayers work the same and are always welcome, we are limiting numbers on our build sites and require masks, and we will be hosting an online silent auction along with providing resources for us all to fundraise safely. The need for affordable and safe housing is greater than ever!
Thrivent has extended our deadline June of 2021! Stay safe!
How Faith Build Works
Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Faith Builds brings local faith groups together to raise walls, funds and prayer to build a house in partnership with a family in your community.
It’s an opportunity to live out your group’s ministry, engage your members and see the miracle that occurs when future homeowners and volunteers work alongside each other.
Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent Faith Builds brings local faith groups together to raise walls, funds and prayer to build a house in partnership with a family in your community.
It’s an opportunity to live out your group’s ministry, engage your members and see the miracle that occurs when future homeowners and volunteers work alongside each other.
Join us for a life-changing experience
We invite your church to be part of Faith Build and turn faith into action!
We invite your church to be part of Faith Build and turn faith into action!
- Church members generously volunteer time, helping with construction, or non-construction activities.
- Churches participate in Faith Builds Generosity Challenge:
- Thrivent provides up to 50% of the home cost
- Churches are challenged to raise the remaining home cost.
- A local family moves into their new home!
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How your congregation or faith group benefits A Faith Build gives your members a concrete way to put their faith into action and see tangible results. But that’s just the beginning, it also:
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Choose how to serve There are many ways for your members get involved in Faith Build on and off the construction site.
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Let's do this together!
Together, we can help a family begin a journey to provide a family with a place to call home through affordable homeownership. There are so many ways to get involved, both big and small! To find out more about how you can help:
- Fill out the Faith Build Interest Form below
- Please take this brief survey to indicate your interest
- Contact Naomi Cobb, Faith Build AmeriCorps VISTA, at 608-881-1184 or naomi@habitatlacrosse.org
- Contact Pam Hartwell, Community Outreach Coordinator, at 608–797-3513 or pam@habitatlacrosse.org
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2020 Faith Build Partners English Lutheran Church
First Congregational Church First Free Church La Crescent United Methodist Church La Crosse Christian Church Prince of Peace Lutheran Church There is still time to add your faith group to this list |
Faith Build Resources 
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Watch this video to learn more about the Faith Build program and the Habitat for Humanity and Thrivent partnership.
Are you a Thrivent Financial Member?
Thrivent Members can increase their impact to our mission through Thrivent Choice Dollars® and Thrivent Action Teams!
Thrivent Choice Dollars®
Use your voice to make a meaningful choice! Thrivent members have input into where some of Thrivent’s philanthropic dollars go through the Thrivent Choice program. Since 2010, members have used this program to direct $300 million to churches and nonprofits nationwide.
Members can help direct Choice Dollars® in two ways: specifically assigning them or by participating in voting events. Members who have Thrivent life insurance, health insurance, annuities, or who hold a Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership position receive Choice Dollars® to be assigned to things they support — like Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area! It doesn’t cost members anything extra, so you can increase your impact easily for your favorite cause! You can direct Choice Dollars to as many participating organizations as you'd like, but you may not direct less than five Choice Dollars to an organization. To see how many Choice Dollars® you can assign, login to your MyThrivent account or call 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted.
Thrivent Action Teams
Another easy way to help Habitat build up our community is by forming a Thrivent Action Team. Action Teams receive $250 grants to bring Thrivent’s mission to life by doing projects that benefit our community. Projects can include things like organizing a day of volunteering on a Habitat home or fundraisers that raise awareness and funds for our mission.
Every Thrivent member is eligible to lead two Action Teams per calendar year. To organize an Action Team, apply online today! Lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser, service activity or educational event that can be completed within 90 days. Once your project is approved, you'll receive a Thrivent Action Kit, including promotional banner, invitations and thank-you cards, Thrivent Action Team T-shirts, and a $250 Community Impact Card you can use as seed money to purchase project supplies and create promotional materials.
Thrivent Choice Dollars®
Use your voice to make a meaningful choice! Thrivent members have input into where some of Thrivent’s philanthropic dollars go through the Thrivent Choice program. Since 2010, members have used this program to direct $300 million to churches and nonprofits nationwide.
Members can help direct Choice Dollars® in two ways: specifically assigning them or by participating in voting events. Members who have Thrivent life insurance, health insurance, annuities, or who hold a Thrivent Financial volunteer leadership position receive Choice Dollars® to be assigned to things they support — like Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area! It doesn’t cost members anything extra, so you can increase your impact easily for your favorite cause! You can direct Choice Dollars to as many participating organizations as you'd like, but you may not direct less than five Choice Dollars to an organization. To see how many Choice Dollars® you can assign, login to your MyThrivent account or call 800-THRIVENT (800-847-4836) and say “Thrivent Choice” when prompted.
Thrivent Action Teams
Another easy way to help Habitat build up our community is by forming a Thrivent Action Team. Action Teams receive $250 grants to bring Thrivent’s mission to life by doing projects that benefit our community. Projects can include things like organizing a day of volunteering on a Habitat home or fundraisers that raise awareness and funds for our mission.
Every Thrivent member is eligible to lead two Action Teams per calendar year. To organize an Action Team, apply online today! Lead your volunteer team in a one-time fundraiser, service activity or educational event that can be completed within 90 days. Once your project is approved, you'll receive a Thrivent Action Kit, including promotional banner, invitations and thank-you cards, Thrivent Action Team T-shirts, and a $250 Community Impact Card you can use as seed money to purchase project supplies and create promotional materials.
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY - LA CROSSE AREA
Providing Families with a Place to Call Home
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit founded on the conviction that every family should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. We partner with homeowners and the community to build decent, safe, and affordable housing.
Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit founded on the conviction that every family should have a decent, safe, and affordable place to live. We partner with homeowners and the community to build decent, safe, and affordable housing.
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Phone: 608-785-2373
Fax: 888-823-9830 Email: info@habitatlacrosse.org Mailing Address: 3181 Berlin Drive La Crosse, WI 54601 |
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