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The meaning of homeby: Kevin PelkeyEven though Christmas decorations of all sorts have been available in our local stores since August, we are now officially in the Christmas season!  It’s a busy time of the year with so much to do in such a short time: gifts to buy...

What are you thankful for?by: Kevin PelkeyAs we approach the Thanksgiving holiday and I think of all the things I am grateful for, I am reminded of how truly, richley blessed I am. I am blessed to work for an organization that allows me to live out my values, my...

Help us celebrate World Habitat Day!by: Kevin PelkeyJust over 30 years ago, the United Nations General Assembly declared the first Monday of October to be World Habitat Day. The intention of this declaration is simple: to call attention to the need and the importance...

Home, community, and hope - how do you fit in?by: Kevin PelkeyLakes Area Habitat For Humanity builds homes, community and hope.  The above statement is the driver of our mission – to build enough homes through engaging the community as volunteer builders so that all...

What does it mean to be a Christian Housing Ministry?by: Kevin PelkeyThere are many things that surprise people as information of the Habitat For Humanity program is shared.  One such topic is the fact that we are a world-wide Christian Housing Ministry.   What does...

What does "home" mean?by: Kevin PelkeyHome in its fundamental core, is a question of where and what. The where is location – town, street, and address. The what is, well, a lot more all over the map, so-to-speak.  HOME can be that safe and warm (and cool!) place a...

What is the impact of tithe?by: Kevin PelkeyWe at Habitat talk about Tithe a lot. I’m sure many of you hear that word when you attend your Sunday church services. Most of us have an understanding that Tithe, as described in biblical terms, refers to sharing first...

Let's Celebrate the Women of Habitat!by: Kevin PelkeyHave you ever heard about our Women Build project? If yes, you’ve probably experienced one of the most incredible programs of Habitat For Humanity. If not, let me explain.  Women Build (or at least LAHFH’s version...

Why is everyday Earth Day at the ReStore?by: Kevin PelkeyI recently read a statement in one of Habitat For Humanity International’s marketing materials that read: “Every day is Earth Day at Habitat.” How true a statement!   Why is that? The first and most obvious...

How Can You Support Women Build?by: Kevin PelkeyWomen Build, a long-time program within the Habitat For Humanity network is in full swing this year at Lakes Area Habitat For Humanity!  What is Women Build? Of course, over the history of the Habitat program, women have...

How will you leave a legacy?by: Kevin PelkeyI learned a very interesting fact recently: less than 30% of the US population has a Will on record. What’s even more interesting is that data covers the entire economic spectrum. A good case in point: Prince…a successful...

How did we do on our goals?by: Kevin PelkeyMany of you who are readers of our e-newsletter know that we talked a lot during 2023 as a year of growth and change.  The marking of a new year is a good moment to pause and reflect on the question of “how did we do with our...