Four awarded at Habitat for Humanity Award Luncheon
The Housing Action Coalition of Waukesha County (HAC) and Eaton Corporation were named Habitat Waukesha’s 2018 Housing Champions. Bliffert Lumber & Hardware was named Industry Supplier of the Year, and community member Bob Beglinger was named Volunteer of the Year. Each was recognized and presented an award at the event.
The luncheon, emceed by TMJ4’s Charles Benson, opened with audience members reading biographies about the different types of housing needs in Waukesha County. Diane McGeen, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County, introduced the idea of three ‘doors’ to housing. The first door represented the emergency/temporary housing, the second door representing apartments/rental housing, and the third door representing home ownership. Audience participation created a pathway to move up between the doorways.
Award Presenter, Waukesha County Executive Paul Farrow, spoke about the four award winners and their contributions to Habitat’s goal of increasing affordable workforce housing in Waukesha County. He recognized the commitment of organizations and individuals in our county and commended them on their achievements.
“Waukesha County needs more affordable workforce housing with home ownership as the most stabilizing for families and the community. This year we wanted to acknowledge the entire scope of need and how individuals and agencies working together can create that payway of hope.” said Diane McGeen, Executive Director of Habitat of Waukesha County.
Waterstone Bank and Waterstone Mortgage were presenting sponsors for the event.
About Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County
Since 1989, Habitat for Humanity of Waukesha County has addressed the lack of affordable housing in our area by providing decent homes with an affordable mortgage to help lower to moderate income families obtain self-sufficiency and break the cycle of poverty. Habitat partner families help build their home alongside volunteers and make regular mortgage payments. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, you can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, please visit www.habitatwaukesha.org.