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Habitat’s ReNew program getting more requests for help than anticipated

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June 18, 2019

Drew Kelly

More volunteers are needed because more projects are needed for

La Crosse Area Habitat for Humanity is extending its ReNew program to the last week of June.

It is taking care of two neighborhoods this year — the Lower Northside Depot Neighborhood and the Logan Northside Neighborhood in La Crosse.

Naturally, more projects are being sent in on request according to executive director Kahya Fox.

“We’re working with two neighborhoods and we had an amazing outpouring from the community, individuals looking for assistance,” Fox said.

The people being helped are often elderly or disabled, and take pride in the image of their house but can’t physically do the work anymore.

“It’s not that they don’t want to do it,” Fox said. “We want to give them that pride back and ease that frustration.”

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Drew Kelly

Born in Decorah Iowa. I've been a news reporter for the last 10 years, starting right out of college in Fort Dodge, Iowa. Other professional opportunities led me to Marshalltown, Iowa and Antigo Wisconsin, before I finally was afforded the opportunity here in La Crosse. I've been here since 2016. I also act as the voice of local sports, doing play by play of high school and college football and basketball. When not working I enjoy golfing.