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Because of This House

Because of This House

By Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity

Because of This House is a podcast brought to you by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. On the show, we explore and learn about the realities of housing in Rockford. We hear the stories of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, and staff. We invite local experts to educate us on the many ways that housing impacts individual lives and entire communities. And ultimately, we invite you to engage in the work of affordable, fair, and equitable housing. Thank you for listening!
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Episode 2: A Discussion of Home and Family with Janessa

Because of This HouseJul 21, 2021

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Episode 16 - Critical Home Repair with Sarah Brinkmann

Episode 16 - Critical Home Repair with Sarah Brinkmann

In 2021, with the generous funding from organizations and municipalities, we were able to launch a Critical Home Repair Program. It's designed to assist homeowners in Winnebago County with repairs that would enable and empower them to continue living in their homes long-term. In this episode, we talk to Sarah Brinkmann with the City of Rockford about the critical need for this program.

May 10, 202318:16
Episode 15: Tikisha's Works of Faith

Episode 15: Tikisha's Works of Faith

In this episode, we talk to one of our homeowners, Tikisha Ellis. She talks about her dreams of owning a home and her own business,  Works of Faith.

Mar 24, 202313:20
Because of This House is back!

Because of This House is back!

After a brief hiatus, Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity's podcast "Because of This House" is back!

Mar 13, 202300:48
The History and Effects of Housing Discrimination
Sep 02, 202242:30
An Update From Because of This House

An Update From Because of This House

Hi everyone! We know it's been awhile, but we have an update for you. In the next month or two, we'll be releasing a two-part educational series on housing discrimination. After that, we'll be taking a break for a bit since we are transitioning to a new host for Because of This House. Thank you as always for listening, and we can't wait to bring you more episodes in the future! 

Sep 02, 202200:51
A Brief Message From Us: See you in 2022!

A Brief Message From Us: See you in 2022!

We just wanted to take a moment to thank all of our listeners who have engaged with Because of This House this year! We are deeply grateful for your support, and we can't wait to continue to share new episodes with you in the future. We'll be taking a break over the next couple of months to work on some new ideas. While you wait for us to return, catch up on the episodes you've missed, leave ratings, leave reviews, and share this podcast with your friends. Thanks again-- we'll see you in 2022!

Dec 30, 202100:51
Episode 13: Charae's Story of Courage, Perseverance & Hope
Dec 22, 202120:03
Episode 12: The Beginning of Rockford Habitat with Gary Ecklund & Stanley Campbell

Episode 12: The Beginning of Rockford Habitat with Gary Ecklund & Stanley Campbell

In this episode, we are joined by Gary Ecklund and Stanley Campbell, two of the original members of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity’s first board of directors. Gary and Stanley share about the beginning of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity back in 1988, and what it’s been like to see the organization grow over the years. Please note that a lot of our policies and capacity as an organization have evolved, changed, and expanded over time, so not everything that Gary and Stanley share is consistent with Habitat today. However, learning about our history helps us to see where we’ve come from, and reminds us where we’d like to go. Thank you, Gary and Stanley, for being our guests—we appreciate you and the many ways that you’ve supported Habitat over the years.

Dec 08, 202115:14
Episode 11: All about the Rockford ReStore with John Hargrove

Episode 11: All about the Rockford ReStore with John Hargrove

Longtime volunteer John Hargrove shares all about the Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore, its mission, and what makes the store so unique. He also tells some pretty interesting stories about a few of the items that he's seen at the store-- including one donation of 500 brand new toilets (because why not) and another donation of a valuable painting. 

To connect with the ReStore, visit rockfordhabitat.org and click on the ReStore tab, like us on Facebook (@ReStoreRockford), follow us on Instagram (@restorerockford), or follow us on TikTok (@rockfordhabitat1988).

Nov 24, 202139:58
Episode 10: The Partnership of Rockford Public Schools & Habitat with Superintendent Dr. Ehren Jarrett
Nov 10, 202113:33
Episode 9: Housing & the Environment with Brad Roos
Oct 27, 202128:35
Episode 8: Latrina & Sanaai Share Their Habitat Journey as Mother and Daughter

Episode 8: Latrina & Sanaai Share Their Habitat Journey as Mother and Daughter

We're so excited to welcome more Habitat for Humanity homeowners to the podcast! In this episode, Latrina and her daughter, Sanaai, share their perspectives of their Habitat journey, as well as how their lives have changed since they moved into their home. They discuss how owning their home has impacted things like their relationships with family, health, and even the simple day-to-day elements of life. We hope you enjoy hearing from Latrina and Sanaai! 

Oct 13, 202117:54
Episode 7: Advocating For Housing Policy With Bob Palmer & Sheila Sutton
Sep 29, 202129:37
Episode 6: Courageous Pursuit of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Glasa Gottschalk
Sep 15, 202123:11
Episode 5: Rachel's Story - How Home Evolves With Us
Sep 01, 202128:12
Episode 4: Keri Asevedo Shares Her Story, Vision, and Heart for Habitat
Aug 18, 202139:14
Episode 3: Mayor McNamara Talks Community, Rebuilding, and Housing in Rockford
Aug 04, 202122:09
Episode 2: A Discussion of Home and Family with Janessa

Episode 2: A Discussion of Home and Family with Janessa

Our guest for this episode is Janessa, a Habitat for Humanity homeowner. Janessa and her family have owned their home for five years, and their extended family has been connected to Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity for a long time-- you'll hear more about that in the episode. Throughout this conversation, Janessa shares her story, as well as how her home played an important role in bringing her family closer together. 

Jul 21, 202112:17
Episode 1: An Overview of Habitat with Caitlyn Baylor
Jul 07, 202128:36
Welcome to Because of This House!

Welcome to Because of This House!

Because of This House is a podcast brought to you by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity. On the show, we explore and learn about the realities of housing in Rockford. We hear the stories of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity homeowners, volunteers, and staff. We invite local experts to educate us on the many ways that housing impacts individual lives and entire communities. And ultimately, we invite you to engage in the work of affordable, fair, and equitable housing. Thank you for listening, and stay tuned for some full episodes coming soon!

May 07, 202101:01