OGLE COUNTY — Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County is excited to announce the kick-off of its First Annual Stud-a-thon to help raise funds for the next home the affiliate will be building in Ogle County in 2024. Stud-a-thon is an opportunity for businesses, families, clubs, etc. to sponsor a stud for the next home that will be built in partnership with a family in need of decent, affordable housing, who otherwise would not have the chance to achieve the dream of homeownership without the support of Habitat.
Sponsors can make their own personal mark on the home by painting their stud, putting a logo on it, or writing messages to the future family. Stud sponsorships start at $200 for one stud, $500 for three, or $1,000 for six. Sponsors will be invited to a “Stud-Finder” event once the home is framed, so they can see where their stud has been placed in the home. Stud-a-thon will continue into the new year as Habitat works toward its goal of securing 150 stud sponsors.
As Gail Tuttle, president, states, “Stud-a-thon is an opportunity for members of the community to help build a home without picking up a hammer. Funds raised will help us partner with another family in achieving their dream of homeownership. As we continue to receive calls daily from individuals and families in need of housing solutions, this fundraiser will help us take the next critical step forward for our very important work in 2024!” For more information go to habitatoglecounty.org or call 815-222-8869.
The mission of Habitat for Humanity of Ogle County is to seek to put God’s love into action, by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 2002 Habitat has built 14 houses in Ogle County along with countless critical home repairs and mobility projects. For more information go to https://habitatoglecounty.org
