By Kimberly Marselas
On one of the final days of 2009, Susan Wendel went to the movies as a mother of two busy and healthy girls, a scientist with a successful research career and a beautiful home near Collegeville.
Within hours, her entire ...
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2020 Year in Review: Resilience & Community Through Change
2020 was a year unlike any other, defined by unexpected challenges and the incredible strength of our community. Despite the global pandemic, Happy 2 be Home remained dedicated to its mission, proving that resilience and kindness can shine even in ...
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2019 Year in Review: Building Access, Safety & Hope
2019 was an incredible year of community support, essential home modifications, and growing partnerships for Happy 2 be Home. From ramp installations and generator setups to vibrant community events and media interviews, here is a look back at the ...
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2018 Year in Review: Making Ripples of Hope
2018 was a powerful year of steady progress, new family partnerships, and essential accessibility transformations for Happy 2 be Home. From installing specialized ceiling lift systems to expanding safe home living spaces across our community, here is ...
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2017 Year in Review: Growing Stronger Together
2017 was a year of expanded leadership, technical growth, and deep community generosity for Happy 2 be Home. From updating our brand identity to welcoming new families and building critical home adaptations, here is a look back at the major ...
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2016 Year in Review: Building Community & Changing Lives
2016 was a year of profound community connection, grassroots generosity, and major home transformation projects for Happy 2 be Home. From student-led fundraisers and corporate sponsorships to essential home modifications for local families, here is a ...
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2015 Year in Review: Expanding Our Reach
2015 was a remarkable year of growth, powerful recognition, and life-changing impact for Happy 2 be Home. From national media honors for our leadership to expanded regional partnerships and critical home accessibility builds, here is a look back at ...
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2014 Year in Review: A Foundation of Hope
Looking back at 2014, it was a defining year of growth, community support, and life-changing impact for Happy 2 be Home. From securing major grants to expanding accessible living spaces for local children, here is a look back at the major milestones, ...
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Bringing Charlotte Home: The Sparks that Started Happy 2 be Home
Our homes are meant to be our safe havens, but sometimes, life changes in an instant and forces us to look at those spaces differently. For Susan Wendel—now our Vice President—that sudden shift happened just days after Christmas in December ...
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