Chicagoland Habitat for Humanity

Thank you to Wesco International for generously sponsoring our 2026 Habitat Hero Award Dinner as the Presenting Sponsor! 🏆🙏

Through its community investment and engagement program, Wesco has partnered with Habitat for Humanity to help build and repair homes, engage employee volunteers, and expand access to safe, affordable housing in communities across the country. Their ongoing commitment to strengthening neighborhoods continues to make a meaningful difference for families seeking stability and opportunity.

Please visit chicagolandhabitat.org/habitathero to register or for more information. The honorees for this year’s dinner on June 9 are Wintrust and The Women Builders. 🏡🔨🏠

Congratulations to Lori Bergman, one of five remarkable Women Builders being recognized with the 2026 Habitat Hero Award for helping build stronger communities across the region. Lori’s commitment reflects the spirit of the Women Build program — women coming together to create strength, stability, and opportunity for families.

Make a gift in Lori’s honor to support the mission of Will-Grundy Habitat for Humanity: chicagolandhabitat.org/hhad-2026-lori

Congratulations to Marilyn Sweeney, one of five extraordinary Women Builders honored with the 2026 Habitat Hero Award for her lasting commitment to families and communities across the region. Marilyn’s generosity and leadership capture the spirit of Habitat Women Build — women helping women build stability, independence, and home.

Make a gift in Marilyn’s honor to support the mission of Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity: chicagolandhabitat.org/2026-hhad-marilyn/

Congratulations to Amy Bilton of Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry, one of five inspiring Women Builders receiving the 2026 Habitat Hero Award for making a lasting impact across Chicagoland communities. Amy’s leadership reflects the mission of Women Build — empowering women to help families build brighter futures.

Make a gift in Amy’s honor to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity Chicago: chicagolandhabitat.org/2026-hhad-amy/

Congratulations to Compass's Kathryn Festen, one of five outstanding Women Builders being honored with the 2026 Habitat Hero Award for helping strengthen communities across the region. Kathryn’s dedication reflects the spirit of the Women Build program — women coming together to build affordable, secure homes.

Make a gift in Kathryn’s honor to support the mission of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley: chicagolandhabitat.org/2026-hhad-kathryn/

Two weeks and counting until the 2026 Habitat Hero Award Dinner!

Congratulations again to this year’s honorees Wintrust and The Women Builders, five affiliate champions from across the region: Lori Bergman, Amy Bilton, Kathryn Festen, Michelle Jorwic Carr and Marilyn Sweeney.

Be part of an inspiring evening celebrating the people and partnerships helping build stronger communities across Chicagoland. Buy your tickets or donate today at chicagolandhabitat.org/habitathero.

This Memorial Day, we are so grateful for all those who serve, have served, or are families of those in service to our country. 🇺🇸

We know that Freedom isn’t free, and remember and honor those who sacrificed for our nation. 🙏

Congratulations to Michelle Jorwic Carr of Ace Hardware one of five exceptional Women Builders being recognized with the 2026 Habitat Hero Award for helping communities thrive across the region. Michelle’s impact reflects the power behind the Women Build program — women leading the way in building hope, homes, and opportunity.

Honor Michelle’s leadership by making a donation today to support DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity: chicagolandhabitat.org/2026-hhad-michelle/

Congratulations to The Women Builders — five extraordinary champions of Women Build programs across the region who are helping build stronger communities — on being named recipients of our 2026 Habitat Hero Award!

👷‍♀️ Lori Bergman
👷‍♀️ Amy Bilton, Nyhan, Bambrick, Kinzie, & Lowry
👷‍♀️ Kathryn Festen, Compass
👷‍♀️ Michelle Jorwic Carr, Ace Hardware
👷‍♀️ Marilyn Sweeney

Follow along on our social channels in the coming weeks as we spotlight each Women Builder and share ways you can support local Habitat affiliates in their honor. ❤️

🏠 Habitat for Humanity Chicago 🏠 DuPage and Chicago South Suburbs Habitat for Humanity 🏠 Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity 🏠 Habitat for Humanity of Northern Fox Valley 🏠 Will-Grundy Habitat for Humanity

Congratulations to Wintrust a recipient of our 2026 Habitat Hero Award!

The Habitat Hero Award Dinner will take place 6:00-9:00PM on June 9, 2026 at the Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel. The other honoree for this year’s program are The Women Builders, five affiliate champions from across the region: Lori Bergman, Amy Bilton, Kathryn Festen, Michelle Jorwic Carr and Marilyn Sweeney. Please visit www.chicagolandhabitat.org/habitathero to register or for more information.