Growing a New Lawn

Growing a New Lawn

By: Kim Kerr, Family Services Manager I have never owned a newly built home.  When we have moved into our homes the grass has already been growing and is ready to be mowed.  Here at Habitat, many of our homes are brand new builds.  That means the lawns...
Welcome Kelley, New Director of Finance

Welcome Kelley, New Director of Finance

Kelley Busson joined our staff as Director of Finance in June. She has quickly become part of the Habitat family. Kelley earned her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from The University of Akron and has a plethora of knowledge from her experience in public accounting....
Rochelle Sibbio, President & CEO, 15 Year Anniversary

Rochelle Sibbio, President & CEO, 15 Year Anniversary

We are celebrating the 15 year anniversary of our President and CEO, Rochelle Sibbio. She has successfully led our affiliate through many challenges over the past 15 years. When Rochelle first joined Habitat for Humanity of Summit County, we operated in a very small...
Community Garden

Community Garden

By: Kim Kerr, Family Services Manager A community according to Wikipedia is a social unit with commonality such as norms, religion, values, customs, or identity.  Habitat for Humanity in my eyes is a community in itself.  We definitely have a common goal or mission…...
Staying Home Isn’t Always Safe

Staying Home Isn’t Always Safe

We’ve all spent a lot of time at home over the past few months due to COVID-19 precautions. Some of us have worked from home, our kids are learning at home with online classes, and by now we are all tired of staying home. We are ready to safely adventure out with our...
Spring, a Time for Hope

Spring, a Time for Hope

By: Kayla Collins, Marketing and Events Manager Hello Spring! Longer days with warmer weather are finally here with blossoms and new life. Although we never had a tough winter, you can’t help but feel excitement when you see those daffodils bloom and feel that...