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Summer equals outdoor fun, but it can also equal higher utility bills as temperatures rise and air conditioners have to work overtime. Fortunately, there are a few things you can do that can reduce energy usage during the summer and stretch your budget a little further. 1. Make the Most of Natural Airflow Before turning down your thermostat to cool off, try taking advantage of nature's cooling system. For example, you can open your windows during the cooler morning and evening hours to create cross-ventilation throughout your home.  If possible, open windows on opposite sides of the house to encourage air movement. Ceiling fans and portable fans can also help circulate air and make rooms feel cooler. A fan uses significantly less energy than an air conditioner, making it a cost-effective way to improve comfort on milder days.
Quick Tip: Make sure ceiling fans rotate counterclockwise during the summer. This pushes cool air downward and creates a refreshing breeze.
Decent, affordable shelter provides families with a place to gather and grow. Even more, by working with Habitat to achieve affordable homeownership, families can transform their lives. Affordable homeownership helps create the conditions that free families from stress and fear, helping build stability and confidence. Studies show that strong and stable households are foundational to child development and growth. Owning an affordable home also allows homeowners to lift up their entire family by saving for their futures and investing in educational opportunities, bolstering job opportunities and long-term career growth.  Our Impact, By the Number
Surveys of Greater Green Bay Habitat Homeowners and their families show better financial health, parents who are more confident about meeting their family’s needs, and even improved grades for their children since purchasing their home. Here is a glimpse of our 2025 Homeownership Survey results: |
Green Bay ReStore
920-338-1650 [email protected] 1967 Allouez Avenue Green Bay, WI 54311 Store Hours: Tuesday - Friday | 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Saturday | 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday & Monday | Closed |
Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity
920-593-3921 [email protected] 1967 Allouez Avenue Green Bay, WI 54311 Please enter through the front office door. Office Hours: Monday- Thursday: 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Friday: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
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Non-Proselytizing Policy
Habitat for Humanity International and its affiliated organizations (HFH) will not proselytize nor will HFH work with entities or individuals who insist on proselytizing as part of their work with HFH. This means that HFH will not offer assistance on the expressed or implied condition that people must (i) adhere to or convert to a particular faith or (ii) listen and respond to messaging designed to induce conversion to a particular faith. |