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May 2026

Groundbreaking Ceremony May 9th
 

WALL BUILD & GROUNDBREAKING

Norwood Family

April showers bring May flowers... along with new affordable housing in McLean County! 

We are excited to kick off the 2026 build season with a wall build sponsored by GROWMARK on Saturday, May 9th. Following the wall build, we will be breaking ground at 515 East Chestnut Street in Bloomington at approximately 12pm. 

This home is sponsored by Women Build and will be built in partnership with the Norwood Family. 

We hope you will join us Saturday, May 9th at 12pm at 515 East Chestnut Street in Bloomington!

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

515 East Chestnut Street Sponsors
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ReStore Loyalty Program

 
Market Street House Blessing

The ReStore has launched a new loyalty program, and we're inviting you to join! Simply scan the QR code above (or text ENROLL to 833-403-4666). Once signed up, you will receive a one-time coupon code for 20% off your next purchase! 

 
 

KELLER WILLIAMS GOLF OUTING

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Keller Williams Revolution is honored to work beside Habitat for Humanity of McLean County to partner with people in our community to help them build a place they can call home.

Keller Williams Revolution is excited to donate proceeds from the 5th Annual Golf Outing to Habitat McLean County.

1st place – $100/golfer
2nd place – $75/golfer
3rd place – $50/golfer

Includes prizes for longest putt, longest drive and closest to the pin. Bring cash for the 50/50 raffle, mulligans and Tom Krieger’s on course card game!

To learn more about the event, register, and/or sponsor, please visit birdease.com/34884.

 

COMMUNITY IMPACT PROJECT

Leadership McLean County Community Impact Project

Over the past several months, a group of local leaders from the McLean County Chamber of Commerce's Leadership McLean County Class of 2026 spent time working on a Community Impact Project for Habitat for Humanity of McLean County. Phase 1 of their project involved researching numerous alternative building strategies, determining the advantages, challenges, costs, and other considerations for each type of construction. From there, they narrowed down the choices to the top 3 most viable options. The group selected tiny homes, triplexes, and rehabs as they developed an implementation plan. They showed us how each strategy could work and how it could be more cost effective. The ultimate goal of the project was to cast a vision for how Habitat could build more homes and serve more families right here in McLean County! 

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Pappy for Your Pappy Raffle

Pappy for Your Pappy Raffle

Starting May 7th, get your tickets for your chance to win! 

Thanks to Ryan Fiala of and Fiala Brothers Brewery & Beer Hall for donating a bottle of Pappy Van Winkel's Family Reserve Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey. 

Purchase tickets for $20 now until June 11th for your chance to win Pappy for Your Pappy in time for Father's Day! 

Visit givebutter.com/pappy2026

Cheers to great bourbon and even greater neighbors!

Popcorn for Pops

POPcorn for Pops

Bring your dad, grandpa, husband or ANYONE in your life to Donny B's Gourmet Popcorn and Gifts on Saturday, June 20th from 11:00am - 5:00pm to have part of your proceeds go to Women Build.

 

WINDOW WORLD

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Window World has generously donated siding, windows, and doors for each of the 2026 Habitat homes. Learn more about Window World and schedule a free estimate for your home at windowworldbloomington.com.

 
 

CREATIVE WAYS TO GIVE

Endowment

ENDOWMENT

Habitat for Humanity of McLean County has established an endowment fund through the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. Donating to the fund is as easy as visiting our IPCF Endowment Page. If you are interested in donating stocks or another type of asset, please reach out to our Director of Resource Development, Erin at ejennings@habitatmclean.org. 

Donations made to the endowment fund qualify for the 25% Illinois Gives Tax Credit. To ensure you receive the benefits of Illinois Gives, please notify IPCF before making your donation. 

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“I'm excited to be part of a program that values hard work and community. I look forward to completing my sweat equity hours, learning new skills, and helping build a strong future for my family.”

– Angela, 2026 Habitat Partner Family

 
 

Thank you for your support of Habitat for Humanity of McLean County!

 

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