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WHAT IS THE BUILDERS CIRCLE?RESTORE DRIVERThe Builders Circle is a team-powered giving movement designed to build more than just homes - it builds community, purpose, and hope. Each Circle is made up of Mission Champions - passionate Habitat supporters who rally their friends, family, coworkers, and communities to raise $1,000 together for the project of their choice. Whether it's a new home, a critical repair, or accessibility improvements for a neighbor aging in place, every dollar builds local impact. With 10 teams fundraising $1,000 each, the Builders Circle brings in $10,000+ of fresh, grassroots support - all fueled by the power of people who care. This isn’t about big galas or fancy events. It’s about everyday changemakers using their voices, creativity, and networks to make lasting change - one nail, one home, one neighbor at a time.
WHO IS...We are your local housing nonprofit, building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. At Habitat for Humanity Serving Winona County, we work alongside families, volunteers, and donors to create safe, affordable places to call home, right here in our community. We build new homes. We repair existing ones. We advocate for housing solutions. And we do it all with the belief that everyone deserves a decent place to live. Since our founding in 1994, we've partnered with nearly 450 families to build and repair homes throughout Winona County — from St. Charles to Winona and beyond.
OUR IMPACT58HOMES BUILT35 ACTIVE HOMEOWNERS900,000 LBSDIVERTED ANNUALLYOF TRASH113 children impacted by new homes390 REPAIRSFOUNDED IN1994
THE IMPACT OF $10,000OTHER PROJECTSWHEELCHAIR RAMPEXTERIOR HOME PAINT1/3 NEW HOME ELECTRICALNEW HOME FOOTINGSBuild a custom, code-compliant wheelchair ramp, providing safe, independent access to and from a home for a neighbor living with mobility challenges.A full exterior paint job transforms not just a house, but a whole block - protecting a home from weather damage and restore pride to aging properties.Every home needs a strong foundation. Your support can fund the concrete footings that anchor a new Habitat home.Lights on, future bright. Your gift could power up to one-third of the electrical work in a new home, ensuring safety, comfort, and a future that’s ready to plug in.New covered construction trailers - $12,000 Pay off our construction truck - $28,000 Homeowner Education courses - $6,500 Entire new house - $250,000 New roof - $30,000 Windows and doors - $15,000 ReStore garage door - $3,000 Accessible bathroom - $30,000
HOW IT WORKSFORM A TEAMGather your crew! Rally friends, coworkers, family, faith groups, or neighbors who believe in building a better future.CHOOSE YOUR IMPACT AREAPick a project that speaks to your heart — a wheelchair ramp, home repair, or even part of a new home build.SET YOUR TIMELINE AND GOALAim to raise $1,000 together in a way that works for your team — over a few weeks, a few months, or the year.USE OUR TOOLKIT FOR SUCCESSWe’ll set you up for success with everything you need: data, templates, event ideas, and more!REACH YOUR GOAL AND CELEBRATEOnce your team hits $1,000, you’ll mark the milestone — with a build day, recognition, or seeing your impact in action.
WHY JOIN?Being part of the Builders Circle isn’t just about fundraising - it’s about belonging to a community of changemakers who believe everyone deserves a safe, affordable place to live. YOU’LL BE RECOGNIZED Builder of the Month Spotlights showcase your impact in our monthly emails and social media. Your name will shine on our Wall of Champions, displayed in our office and online. You’ll receive your very own engraved hard hat — with collectible stickers each year to mark your achievements. YOU’LL STAY CONNECTED Join us for quarterly gatherings — casual coffee chats, house tours, happy hours, or virtual meetups to swap stories and strategies. Get a quarterly Impact Toolkit with photos, updates, and videos to share your impact with your network. Bring someone new to the mission during our Build Day + Bring a Friend Challenge — because good work is even better together. YOU’LL BE INSPIRED Each year, we’ll host a Mission Champion Kickoff Retreat - a fun, mission-driven half-day gathering to connect, reflect, and launch the next season of impact. Join the Builders Circle and be part of something bigger than a single home. Help us build hope, one team, one project, one story at a time.
READY TO BUILD?READY TO BUILD?CONTACT USBRITTANY HENNESSY Executive Director 507.458.9370 | 651.757.6374 brittanyh@habitatwinona.org DEB SKARLUPKA Board Member 507.458.7215 DEB HEGLAND Board Member 507.450.6735START A TEAM TODAYReady to turn your passion into purpose? Gather your friends, coworkers, faith group, or family and start your Builders Circle team today! With our support and your network, reaching $1,000 is totally doable — and deeply impactful. You choose the project, set the pace, and we’ll be with you every step of the way. Scan the QR code to get started or schedule a 1:1 with Brittany Hennessy to explore your team’s path forward. Let’s build something amazing together.
