Chemung County Habitat For Humanity

10/27/2026

We appreciate for their coverage of the Lowe's Red Vest Day at Habitat Build site today. Thank you Lowe's volunteers!

ELMIRA, N.Y. (WENY) — As a way to give back to the communities that shop with them, local Lowe’s employees take part in give-back days like Red Vest Day. On

10/27/2026

Thank you Big Fox TV in Corning for covering the good work that was done today with volunteers participating in Lowe's Red Vest Day at a Habitat build site.

Lowe’s Big Flats associates joined Chemung County Habitat for Humanity to renovate a vacant home. The property is expected to be sold to a partner family in the spring.

10/27/2026

Another Lowe's Red Vest Day in the books!

Nearly a dozen Lowe’s associates joined us today at a Habitat build site, volunteering their time and energy all day long! Led by Joscelyn Proesch, Lowe’s Big Flats store manager, this crew came ready to work—and they got things DONE!

We’re grateful to Lowe’s for showing up for our community, rolling up their sleeves, and helping us build brighter futures for local families. Thank you for being such a great partner in our mission.

10/22/2026

Chemung County Habitat for Humanity is proud to recognize the incredible team of 18 Lowe’s associates from Store #0530 in Big Flats, NY, who recently volunteered a combined 72 hours in a single day at a Lowe’s Build Day at one of our Habitat build sites in Elmira!

Working side by side, these dedicated volunteers helped install insulation in a home that will soon welcome a local family participating in our Homeownership Program. Their hands-on work is helping prepare a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient home where a family can build its future.

As Joscelyn Proesch, Lowe’s Big Flats store manager, shared: “The partnership between Lowe’s and Habitat while working on homes is inspiring. Our associates brought their own knowledge and expertise to the project, while working side-by-side with Habitat staff. Not only are we building homes, but we’re reinforcing the community.” That’s the power of this partnership: sharing skills, strengthening communities, and helping families move closer to the dream of homeownership.

Another group from Lowe's will be onsite next Tuesday!

We’re also grateful that Chemung County Habitat for Humanity recently received a Lowe’s Home Repair Grant that helped us repair 12 homes throughout Chemung County. Through this initiative, 20 Habitat affiliates will complete 200 home repair projects nationwide. Locally, the grant helped us address critical needs, including roofs, porches, flooring, and accessibility improvements—allowing residents to remain safer and more comfortable in their own homes.

Thank you, Lowe’s, for investing your time, talent, and resources in our community. Together, we’re building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

10/22/2026

Learn about planned giving options to support Chemung County Habitat for Humanity: https://chemungcountyhabitat.org/planned-giving/

10/20/2026

Thanks to Lowe’s, we’re turning much-needed repairs into meaningful improvements for local homeowners. Our team is hard at work carrying out repairs for the households selected to benefit from the Lowe’s Housing Repair Grant. We’re grateful to Lowe’s for helping us make homes safer, healthier, and more accessible throughout Chemung County!

Chemung County Habitat for Humanity has received an $85,000 grant from Lowe's to repair several homes in Elmira, says Habitat for Humanity.

10/08/2026

Great news! We’re featured in Target Circle™. Show your support for our cause and vote for us in the Target app.

Step 1: Choose “My Target” in the Target app (bottom right), or visit https://www.target.com/circle/community-voting in your browser. Choose Circle Benefits
Step 2: Tap ‘Cast votes’ - scroll down until you see community support votes
Step 3: Find Chemung County Habitat for Humanity and vote for us!

Please feel free to share this post, and thank you for voting for Chemung County Habitat for Humanity!

10/05/2026

What a Night! Our 2026 Builders Ball was a celebration of hope, community and homeownership. From the moment guests arrived at the Ill Eagle Taphouse, they were welcomed by festive Latin-inspired decorations, vibrant colors and music.

We are incredibly grateful to our 2026 Builders Ball sponsors, whose generosity helped make this event possible. Please support these community champions!
⭐ Siemens Energy
⭐ Ill Eagle Taphouse
⭐ Margeson Insurance Agency
⭐ The Parks Family
⭐ Alternatives Federal Credit Union
⭐ Movement Mortgage
⭐ PepsiCo
⭐ Law Offices of Keyser, Maloney, Winner & Navone

We also extend a huge thank-you to the local businesses, organizations and individuals who donated fabulous prizes for our silent auction: National Soaring Museum • Runway for a Cause • Joel Buice • Wings of Eagles • Rye Bar • Charlie’s Cafe • Clemens Center • Jane & Barry Winters • Museum of the Earth • Sciencenter • Endless Mountains Maple • Joe Rowe Wood Designs

The heart of the evening was our guest speaker, Chantel Rudolph, a Habitat homeowner who purchased her home in 2022. Chantel shared her inspiring journey to homeownership for herself and her three children—a journey filled with determination, hope and the dream of a better future. Her story was a beautiful reminder of why we do what we do.

Guests enjoyed dinner by Ill Eagle and desserts from Vee’s Homemade Treats, The Bakery of Eden, and Kate Fuller. The evening continued with dancing and music by DJ Stro, a fantastic vocal performance by Katt Cook, and plenty of fun and memories captured at the photo booth provided by Magical Moments.

And, of course, thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket, placed a bid, celebrated with us and helped make the evening such a success. Thank you for believing in our mission to build affordable housing



If you weren't able to attend but would like to support our mission to build affordable housing, we invite you to donate on our website at: https://chemungcountyhabitat.charityproud.org/Donate

10/05/2026

In 1985, the United Nations designated the first Monday of October of every year as World Habitat Day to reflect on the state of our habitats and on the basic right of all to adequate shelter. Learn more: https://www.un.org/en/observances/habitat-day

Join us for World Habitat Day and year round by lifting your voice to help people in need of decent and affordable housing.

You can support our efforts to build affordable homes by volunteering: https://chemungcountyhabitat.org/volunteer/

Or by donating: https://chemungcountyhabitat.charityproud.org/Donate

10/01/2026

We’d like to recognize The Parks Family as a sponsor of this year’s Builders Ball.

The Parks Family has a long-standing commitment to making a positive difference in our community, and we’re incredibly appreciative of their continued support of Chemung County Habitat for Humanity and our mission.

Their generosity helps us continue our work of building affordable homes and creating stronger communities for local families. We are especially grateful for families like the Parks who choose to invest their time, resources, and heart in the community they call home.

Join us and the Parks Family at our Latin-themed Builders Ball on Saturday, October 3rd at Ill Eagle Taphouse. It's going to be a festive evening of fun to celebrate a great cause.

Tickets available at: https://chemungcountyhabitat.charityproud.org/EventRegistration/Index/29011