SPOONER, WI — Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce that the organization has been included in a federal Community Project Funding award secured through the leadership of Senator Tammy Baldwin as part of the recently passed government funding bill.
The funding is part of a broader package supporting priority community projects across Northern Wisconsin and reflects a significant federal investment in addressing housing affordability, workforce stability, and community resilience in rural areas.
“This is an incredibly meaningful moment for our organization and the communities we serve,” said Jennifer Johnson, Executive Director of Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity. “I’m deeply grateful to see this come to fruition. It’s a powerful reminder of what’s possible when we stay committed to the mission and work together to strengthen housing stability and opportunity across our region.”
According to Senator Baldwin’s office, the government funding bill directs resources to locally driven initiatives that address pressing community needs, including affordable housing, infrastructure, and economic development. For Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity, the $500,000 investment will help support a comprehensive, region-wide approach to increasing access to safe, affordable housing through new construction, preservation of existing homes, homelessness prevention efforts, and community-based skills and workforce programming.
Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity serves a large rural footprint across Northwest Wisconsin, where housing shortages, aging housing stock, and rising costs continue to challenge working families, seniors, and veterans. The organization’s work focuses on building and preserving affordable homes while pairing housing with supportive programs that strengthen long-term stability and community well-being.
“Rural communities are too often overlooked in housing conversations,” Johnson added. “This funding affirms that rural housing matters — and that strategic investments can have a lasting impact for families, employers, and local economies.”
For more information about Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity and its affordable housing and home repair programs, click here.
Wild Rivers Habitat for Humanity: Serving Burnett, Polk, Rusk and Washburn Counties and surrounding communities in Ashland, Bayfield, Douglas, Price & Taylor Counties.
Last Update: Feb 23, 2026 11:57 am CST
