Impacting the Chippewa Valley

Habitat for Humanity

We are partnering with Habitat for Humanity to provide volunteer effort a few times per year. In 2024 we volunteered twice at the Menomonie Women's Build twin home and once at the Chippewa Falls single family home.

2022

Perseverance Park Pavilion

The City of Altoona asked for help constructing a pavilion in the new Perseverance Park off of Highway 12. C&E Wurzer Builders, Rock and Tait along with Everyday Surveying & Engineering, LLC, Lien & Peterson Architects, Inc, Pawlak Construction & Chippewa Valley Insulation contributed to the project.

2006

Cleghorn School Park Pavilion

The CVHBA worked in conjunction with the Cleghorn School Park Committee on some of the contruction projects involved in removing an old school and turning the property into a park. A pavilion was constructed as part of this project.

2008

Northstar Middle School Nature Trail Gazebo

In 2008, CVHBA members constructed a small gazebo on the Northstar Middle School nature trail. This gazebo is enjoyed by both students and community members as they walk the trail.

2008

Bridge to Hope renovation

The Bridge to Hope provides support services for women and children who have experienced domestic violence. The CVHBA members made a number of repairs to the shelter, including: removing and replacing a wall, roofing, fire escape, carpeting, painting and more.

2009

City of Altoona Highland Park Pavilion

In two days, the members of the CVHBA built a small pavilion at Altoona's Highland Park. 

(2010-2011)

Phoenix Park Bathrooms

Probably the most visible project in our history, the CVHBA built the Phoenix Park bathrooms located next to the park's pavilion in 2011. The project was led by 2011 CVHBA President, Cody Filicpzak of C&M Home Builders and Real Estate.  Work began on the restrooms in February 2011 and was funded by donated labor by the CVHBA, Business Improvement Districts and local businesses.  This structure is used daily in Eau Claire as Phoenix Park has become a the gathering place for downtown Eau Claire.

2012

Chippewa Valley Free Clinic Remodel

In July of 2011 the Chippewa Valley Free Clinic learned they needed to move from their rent-free space. They found a former clinic on the south side of Eau Claire, but it needed some minor remodeling to make it usable to the free clinic. In 2012, the CVHBA's members worked on getting the space ready for this important non-profit.  Some of the work included: creating a service counter, building cabinetry and countertop, replacing paneling with drywall, relocating the generator, painting and much more.

(2014-2015)

Jeffers Park Pavilion

The Jeffers Park project was a collaboration between the Eau Claire National Little League, Eau Claire Fast Pitch and the City of Eau Claire. We were approached to build the pavilion that would house restrooms, a kitchen area and covered seating for park goers. We broke ground in late 2014 and completed the project in the Spring of 2015. Big thanks to Royal Construction who took point on this project and thanks to the other members who helped make it possible.

(2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)

United Way Day of Caring

Members have participated in numerous projects through the Chippewa Valley, including: fixing garage doors, building shelves, painting, roofing, building stairs, weeding and landscaping, new flooring, and much more!