the latest from Habitat
Aluminum recycling at Habitat: building support one can at a time
Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region is proud to announce a major milestone in its sustainability journey: ranking 5th out of Habitat affiliates…
Repair Cafe: building community one fix at a time
The season of repair In a time of mass consumerism, and when items that are slightly faulty often end up in the landfill, our community is…
A homeowner’s journey with ReNew the Block
Meet Chris Devney, homeowner on Avon Street on La Crosse’s Northside. Chris has been part of Habitat’s ReNew the Block project since the beginning. Here’s her…
City Administrator: Myths vs. Facts
In this blog, we’ll look at some of the common myths about the role of a City Administrator, and explore how this role could benefit La Crosse.
Riding bikes and raising roofs
For many, biking is about exercise, fresh air, or friendly competition. For Steve O’Malley, every mile has meant something more. What began as a way to…
Building affordability: how form-based codes can help
With cities across the country facing affordable housing crises, several solutions have been proposed. While zoning reform is frequently discussed in these conversations, the specifics of…
Pave the way for the next phase of ReNew the Block
Summer is heating up, and so is our mission to ReNew the Block in the Logan Northside Neighborhood! We’ve got exciting updates, fresh plans, and a…
5 Myths about modular housing
When it comes to affordable housing, misinformation can stand in the way of real progress. Modular homes–, modern, energy-efficient, and built to last, –are proving to…
Intern spotlight: Mikayla and Mackenzie
Mackenzie Noel: From ReStore to sustainability advocacy This spring, Habitat for Humanity of the Greater La Crosse Region had the pleasure of working with Mackenzie Noel,…
Eight highlights from the first-ever La Crosse Housing Week
In the spirit of community and collaboration, Habitat teamed up with our advocacy partners and many enthusiastic individuals to host the first-ever La Crosse Housing Week…