Giving Tuesday and You

Giving Tuesday and You

This November 9th marks the 12 anniversary of Giving Tuesday, a day to give back without regard for what you get in return. At Habitat for Humanity 1000 Islands we see acts of kindness all around us. From the over 300 volunteer hours donated towards a house build to...
Meaning of Home

Meaning of Home

Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope. Homes are built using volunteer labor and Habitat makes no profit on the sales.  Families (new home owners) however benefit greatly from the assistance from Habitat for Humanity and...
Why is There a Giving Tuesday?

Why is There a Giving Tuesday?

On reflection of Giving Tuesday I thought about the real meaning of what giving is and I looked up its definition.  This is what I found… “The art of giving is simply defined as giving from the heart without any expectation of something in return. True giving and...
Hillary’s Story

Hillary’s Story

My husband and I have struggled in life for years. We were living in a tiny 2-bedroom apartment with our son, Jordon who was living with complex, special needs and my stepson, Owen. Because of Jordon’s requirement for care I was unable to work outside the home and so...