
Celebrating 40 Years and 200 Homes
In 2025, Habitat for Humanity of McLean County is celebrating a remarkable double milestone—its 40th anniversary and the construction of its 200th home! The celebration kicked off with a wall build and groundbreaking ceremony on Saturday, April 26, marking both…

Beyond the Blueprint: Building Impact into the Future
2025 Habitat for Humanity Midwest Regional Conference Summary The inaugural Midwest Regional Conference took place April 1–3, 2025, in Rochester, Minnesota. Hosted in partnership by the Affiliate Support Organizations (ASOs) from Illinois, Iowa, and Minnesota, the event united staff and…

A Breakthrough Partnership for Rural Homeownership
A groundbreaking partnership between USDA, IHDA, and Habitat for Humanity has led to the first successful closing using USDA’s 502 loan product paired with IHDA’s down payment assistance—unlocking new opportunities for affordable homeownership in designated rural communities. This innovative collaboration…
Habitat on the Hill 2025
February 11-13, those colorful, iconic Habitat scarves once again blanketed our nation’s capital, as over 450 housing advocates gathered in Washington, DC for Habitat on the Hill 2025: Voices in Action. Delegates from 44 states participated in over 300 congressional…

Habitat on the Hill Spotlights Rockford Area Habitat’s RAFT Initiative
Congratulations to Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, whose advocacy work was highlighted at the Habitat on the Hill 2025 Poster Presentations. This annual session offers affiliates and affiliate support organizations an opportunity to share state and local advocacy strategies and…