This year, every dollar donated between October 7 and October 31 will be matched dollar for dollar, up to $15,000. That means your gift goes twice as far toward helping another woman like Sarah, a hardworking single mother who recently partnered with Lake-McHenry Habitat for Humanity to build a brighter future for her children. For years, Sarah worked multiple jobs to keep a roof over her family’s head. Now, through Habitat’s program, she’s building a home of her own, a safe, stable foundation where her kids can grow and thrive.

Did you know?
Achieving housing stability is far more difficult for women to realize than for men in similar situations.

• On average, men earn more than women, resulting in access to higher credit, loans with better terms, and homes in safer neighborhoods.

• Nearly 80% of single-parent households are headed by women, and women are twice as likely to be the primary caretaker for an elderly parent, limiting time and opportunity for consistent employment.

• Single women are denied mortgages at higher rates than single men, even though studies show that women are more reliable at paying them back.

Homeownership is one of the most powerful tools to build a stronger future, it improves financial, educational, and health outcomes for families and strengthens entire communities. Yet for many women, these systemic barriers stand in the way.

Women Build helps break down those barriers. Together, we’re not just raising walls, we’re raising awareness, resources, and opportunities for women-led families in Lake and McHenry Counties. Help us meet this $15,000 match and double the impact of your gift today!