A Night to Build Hope: Join Us for Habitat for Humanity Lakeside’s 2026 Gala

By Le’Shay Guy, Habitat Lakeside executive director

​As I reflect on this past year, I’m reminded time and again that when a community comes together, incredible things happen. That’s exactly what our upcoming Raise the Roof gala on Friday, Feb. 6, at The Village at 170 is all about: coming together to celebrate, connect, and continue building homes, community, and hope across Sheboygan County.

Every nail hammered, every wall raised, and every family that turns the key to their new home begins with the generosity of people like you. Raise the Roof is one of my favorite nights of the year because it’s a chance to be in the same room with so many of the hearts and hands that make Habitat’s mission possible.
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The need for affordable housing in our county continues to grow, and families are working harder than ever to find stability. At Habitat Lakeside, we’ve made it our mission to change that story, one family, one home, one neighborhood at a time.

Funds raised at this event will directly support:

• Building more homes for local families in need of stability
• Expanding critical repair programs that keep families safe in their homes
• Continuing Fulfilling our goal of reaching five homes built per year by 2029, if not sooner

​This work can’t happen without our community’s continued support, and your presence at the Gala is part of what keeps this mission alive.

The evening will feature a warm atmosphere at The Village at 170, inspiring stories from our partner families, and a few surprises along the way. You’ll also hear how your generosity has helped us make incredible progress toward our multi-year goals and how we plan to do even more in 2026.
Most of all, you’ll feel the impact in every story, every conversation, and every shared moment of hope.
Whether you’ve supported Habitat Lakeside for years or are learning about us for the first time, there’s a place for you at our table. You can:
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• Attend Raise the Roof and bring a friend or colleague who shares your passion for community.
• Sponsor the event to help us underwrite costs and expand our reach.
• Donate to help build the next home and support the next family in need of safe, affordable housing.

​Each act of generosity, large or small, helps us move closer to a future where everyone has a decent, affordable place to live.

I hope you’ll join me and the rest of the Habitat Lakeside family on Friday, Feb. 6, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at The Village at 170. Together, we’ll celebrate what we’ve built and all the lives we’ll continue to change in the years ahead.