Homeownership is one of the most powerful tools a person can use to build a strong and stable future. Yet, far too many women are unjustly denied access. From the gender pay gap and its impact on credit profiles, to uneven childcare responsibilities that sap both time and resources, to higher mortgage denial rates despite stronger payment histories—the obstacles are unfairly stacked against women.

That’s why this October, I’m back for my second Women Build with Habitat Chicago! Last time, I learned how to handle a drill (watch out, world 👩‍🔧). This time, I’m excited to stack even more skills on top of that—and put them to good use alongside hundreds of determined women. Together, we’ll build strength, stability, and homes with Habitat Chicago, a nonprofit dedicated to championing healthy neighborhoods and expanding access to homeownership.

Here’s how you can be part of the fun: help me reach my fundraising goal and show that when women join forces, there’s nothing we can’t do—on the build site or in the community.

Change happens one person, one home, and one new skill at a time. Thank you for any support you can give—whether big, small, or somewhere in between.

Let’s build this together!

Susan