Project Home

08/27/2026

What a great event! Project Home enjoyed meeting so many great folks and sharing information about our new partnership with the City of Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, USA which allows us to serve even more Sun Prairie residents with essential health and safety home repairs!!

08/27/2026

A huge thank you to the 20+ community members who joined us last night at the Middleton Public Library for our "Hiring a Home Improvement Contractor" class!

🏡🛠️ We loved hearing such great feedback, like how the presentation "gave a lot of info very efficiently and it was easy to understand." A special shoutout to our presenter, Adam Weisse, for staying late to answer everyone's specific questions one-on-one!

Thank you as well to our wonderful host, Middleton Public Library, and our class sponsor, Madison Gas and Electric for making community education like this possible. Stay tuned for upcoming classes - another one is coming September 8th at Verona Public Library.

08/20/2026

Tired of unpredictable hours, weekend emergency calls, and chasing down subcontractors?

🛠️Bring your construction and trade skills to Project Home as our Residential Repair Craftsman! Use your expertise in carpentry, roofing, plumbing, and electrical to directly improve the lives of local clients.

The best part? You get to leave work at the end of the day knowing you'll actually have a life outside of it.

🕒Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM (No nights or weekends!)
💰 Pay: $28.00 – $32.00 per hour
🏖️ Time Off: 18 days of accrued PTO in your first year + 13.5 days of holiday pay 🏥 Benefits: 90% company-paid health and dental, plus 100% company-paid short-term disability and life insurance

If you have 5+ years of home construction experience and want a steady, rewarding career with an incredible work-life balance, we want to hear from you!

📧 Send your resume and cover letter to Kari Nichols at [email protected] or apply online at https://www.projecthomewi.org/about/work-with-us/employees/

08/19/2026

We are deeply grateful to UW Health for their generous donation of $10,000! 💙🏡

Thanks to their continued partnership, these flexible funds will directly support our core programs at Project Home—allowing us to continue making homes safer, healthier, and more accessible for everyone in our community.

Thank you, UW Health, for your ongoing commitment to our mission! ✨

08/14/2026

A huge thank you to the 27 neighbors who joined us at the DeForest Area Public Library last night for our Basic Household Plumbing class! 🚰

We loved how engaged everyone was—the insightful questions and eagerness to learn made for a great session. From demystifying pipes and drains to tackling those tricky faucet repairs, we hope you all left feeling much more confident to handle home repairs on your own. 🛠️

A special shout-out to our instructors, our very own journeyman plumber, Rich, and our program manager, Nathan. With 16 years of experience each here at Project Home, they were thrilled to share their expertise and help you feel more confident tackling those home repairs. 🛠️

Thanks for letting us help you become the masters of your domain! We can’t wait to see you at our next workshop. To see where we go next, visit our website at https://www.projecthomewi.org/classes/.

08/13/2026

A huge THANK YOU to Evjue Foundation, the charitable arm of The Capital Times for their generous $11,250 grant to support our Radon Be Gone initiative! 🏡✨

Why is this grant such a game-changer?

Under HUD regulations, homes must be tested for radon before HUD-funded minor repairs can begin. If radon levels are high, mitigation is required first. But due to local funding rules, City of Madison CDBG funds can’t cover radon mitigation. For low-income homeowners, this compliance barrier can completely stall necessary, safety-focused repairs.

Why Radon Matters:
💨 It’s Invisible: Radon is a naturally occurring, odorless, and colorless radioactive gas.
⚠️ It’s a Serious Health Hazard: Radon exposure is the #1 cause of lung cancer among non-smokers and the 2nd leading cause overall.
📍 Local Impact: About 1 in 10 Wisconsin homes has elevated radon levels (and Dane County rates may be even higher!), yet many homes remain untested.

Thanks to Evjue Foundation, we can now cover the cost of necessary radon mitigation systems for low-income Dane County homeowners—removing this financial hurdle so we can proceed with vital safety repairs and keep vulnerable neighbors safe in their homes.

Thank you, Evjue Foundation, for helping us clear the air and preserve safe, healthy housing in our community! 💙

08/06/2026

We are so proud to join forces with the City of Sun Prairie on this important initiative! If your home is in Sun Prairie and you need help tackling critical health, safety, or accessibility updates, we are here to help.

Head over to www.projecthomewi.org under Home Repair Programs or give our team a call at 608-246-3737, Option 2 to find out if you qualify and get the application process started.

We are excited to serve you, Sun Prairie!!

We're excited to announce our partnership with Project Home as the administer of our Home Repair Loan Program! Designed to support low-to-moderate-income residents, this program provides 0% interest, deferred-payment financing options to help local homeowners complete important property repairs. Because we believe everyone deserves a safe, accessible place to call home.

To qualify, applicants must meet the following criteria:

🏡Home must be located in Sun Prairie and serve as the owner's primary residence.
💰Total gross household income cannot exceed 80% of the Dane County Median Income.
🔧Home cannot be on the market for sale, slated for sale within 12 months, or facing foreclosure.

To learn more, visit www.projecthomewi.org

08/06/2026

Want to make a real, hands-on difference in our community and for the environment?

We are growing our team at Project Home and looking for a passionate Retrofit Installer to join our Weatherization Crew! Working together, our crew is on the front lines of making homes healthier, safer, and more affordable for families who need it most. (Check out our crew at work in the photo!)

Why you'll love working with us:

** Great Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM—NO weekends or evenings!
** Competitive Pay & Perks: Starting wage is $22.00/hour, paired with an incredible benefits package including 90% company-paid health and dental, retirement match, 13.5 days of holiday pay, and 18 days of PTO in your first year!
** Paid Training: We cover all certifications, including Lead Safe Renovator, Asbestos Supervisor, and OSHA 10.

Whether you have basic experience in building construction, energy conservation, or just love hands-on work with a great team, we want to hear from you! 👉

Ready to join our mission? Apply today by sending your resume and cover letter to our HR Manager, Kari Nichols, at [email protected] or apply on our website under Careers.

08/06/2026

🛠️ Demystify Your Home's Plumbing!

🚰Ever wonder what’s really going on behind your walls when you flush the toilet or turn on the tap? Join us next week for our Basic Household Plumbing class!

Learn hands-on tips and tricks directly from two of Project Home’s seasoned professionals as they break down everything you need to know to take charge of your home's plumbing system.

Date: August 13th
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Community Room, DeForest Area Public Library (203 Library Street)
Sponsored by: Madison Gas and Electric

Spaces fill up fast, so be sure to secure your spot at today!

👉 Register online: https://www.deforestlibrary.org/basic-household-plumbing-project-home

(Library programs are open to people of all abilities. Please contact library staff if you need accommodations to fully participate.)

07/28/2026

We had a fantastic time last week connecting with the community at the Annual Infopalooza event in Sun Prairie, WI, put on by Sunshine Place at SP East High School. It was wonderful meeting so many local residents and being a part of this forum for sharing information about the all the resources available to the Sun Prairie Community.

Pictured at our table are Project Home team members Vicky Kutz, Wyolanda Singleton, and Kari Nichols!

Thanks to funds recently awarded by the City of Sun Prairie, Project Home is proud to offer our Minor Home Repair program specifically to help Sun Prairie residents keep their homes safe and accessible.

To learn more about all of our Home Repair programs, visit our website at www.projecthomewi.org.