Homeownership is one of the most dynamic tools a person can use to build a strong and stable future. A stable home not only has economic impacts on a family's lives, but also educational, social, and professional outcomes, to name a few.

Unfortunately, there are vast inequities in access to homeownership opportunities for many groups across the US-- including women. From the gender pay gap and its impact on credit profiles, to child care responsibilities that consume time and financial resources, to higher rates of mortgage denials despite superior payment performance, the hurdles keeping women from homeownership are high, and many of these factors have disproportionate impacts on women of color.

This October, I'm grabbing my hammer, strapping on my tool belt, and joining Habitat Chicago's Women Build alongside 500 determined women to knock these barriers down. Together, we will help our fellow women become homeowners with Habitat Chicago, a nonprofit committed to building a world where everyone has a decent place to live. 

By donating to Habitat For Humanity's Women Build, you can make a difference in the lives of women seeking opportunities for homeownership in Chicago.

Change happens one person at a time. I appreciate any support you can give - big, small, or somewhere in between.

Thanks!
Kelly