WI HAUS Training Conference
Every other year we bring together affiliates and experts in volunteer management, mortgage servicing, construction practices, and ReStore development to provide opportunities for staff, board, and volunteers to learn best practices and most of all - learn from each other.
WI HAUS 2025
Get all the info on the WI HAUS 2025 event page.
In 2025, WI HAUS took place in March at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Below you can take a look at workshops that were offered and photos from the event.
Tour Lambeau Field while you’re here for the conference!
Humanity Land is an original interactive game where participants play in groups of four to eight to explore decisions related to an affordable housing development.
Learn about efforts to promote affordable homeownership and home repair in Wisconsin, and how your affiliate can add their voice to support these efforts.
Humanity Land is an original interactive game where participants play in groups of four to eight to explore decisions related to an affordable housing development.
This workshop will introduce powerful skills to help you speak up, directly and effectively when it matters most.
This workshop will discuss the collective process that good job descriptions, written applications, reference questionnaires, and interviews play in screening volunteers.
An opportunity to learn and share with your construction peers.
Fundraising Workshop TBA - Lates trends, tips, and tricks.
Learn about HFH Wisconsin and meet our CEO, Peter Lewandowksi.
An introduction to lasting affordability homeownership models
During this workshop, we will walk through very practical examples of Marketing, Advertising, and Public Relations, and how to utilize each function to successfully reach a broader audience.
Federal funding and your affiliate….
Discussion with HFHI leadership
Explore ways to develop a welcoming volunteer program.
This panel will help Habitat for Humanity affiliates looking to partner with their local community land trusts.
Learn and discuss strategies to attract and retain high quality team members at your affiliate.
Dive into your fundraising plan to learn how to expand the opportunities for revenue in your community
Review Frameworks and Tools for Reducing Barriers to Affordable Housing. Learn to Promote Race-Forward Housing Approaches in Varied Political Environments. Hear Case Studies and Success Stories.
Using AI effectively and ethically.
After the conference day ends, join us at Hinterland Brewery!
A chance to network with your peers and visit vendors while enjoying drinks and hors d’oeuvres.
This session on modular ramps includes a live demonstration and hands-on assembly experience.
Learn how your affiliate can partner with a local college to gather meaningful program feedback and insights that can be used to improve services and strengthen your fundraising messaging.
This review of existing resources to support work in rural areas will conclude with an interactive segment where all attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and advice, identify additional opportunities and areas for improvement, and help co-create our collective path forward.
This workshop will wrestle with the ongoing and pressing question of how Habitat can be authentically Christian and inclusive in our pluralistic society?
We’ll explore key leadership principles, including leadership and strategies for balancing mission-driven focus with team dynamics.
Learn why you need to think about your energy as quality over quantity, and review ways to bring your best energy to your day.
Photos from the 2017 HWAC conference IN Oshkosh
Staff from Greater Green Bay Habitat for Humanity patiently wait their turn for dinner during the 2017 Training Conference in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
2017 was the last training conference with Frank Gorman before he retired as our regional rep, and Greg’s last conference before retiring from our board of directors.
The Double-Down Toilet Lords won the first (and last?) Family Feud-style game night at the 2017 Conference. Affiliates/ReStores represented include La Crosse, Wild Rivers, Greater Fox Cities, and St Croix Valley.
At the conference VISTA members gathered to learn about each other’s projects, exchange tips for communicating effectively with their supervisors, and enjoy a well-deserved break from their service.
Photos from the 2019 WI HAUS conference at the OSTHOFF Resort
SSO Board President Andy Scheiderer addressed conference attendees at the welcoming session.
SSO Executive Director Sara Kierzek presented former Board President Mary Vandehey with an award, thanking her for her six years of service on the board.
SSO Executive Director Sara Kierzek presented Board Treasurer Val Renk with an award, thanking her for her six years of service.
Rebecca Makowski and Sean Bakken of HFH Dane County discussed soliciting inkind donations for ReStores.