Fawn Montanye: A Passionate Advocate for Homeownership & Community Change
Most people tend to view an organization or business as a whole, when in reality each team member has their own unique experiences and skills that they bring to the table. Habitat for Humanity of Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington Counties (HFH-NSWWC) is no exception. Overall, the organization’s goal is to make housing more affordable, with the vision that everyone has a decent place to live. However, this would not be possible without the team of individuals who are passionate about making this goal a reality. Fawn Montanye, recently hired as Director of Development, plays a key role in the success of the organization and helping more people working toward home ownership unlock the door to their new home.
In her previous positions, Fawn has worked with several nonprofit organizations, building an impressive resume and gaining many valuable skills. Before joining the HFH-NSWWC in May she worked for the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Capital Area as a Government Grants Administrator. As a nonprofit leader, Fawn focuses on building pathways for sustainable, community-based solutions that create lasting change. Her experience and expertise with nonprofits is crucial to the success of the HFH-NSWWC.
Fawn is driven by the opportunity to help families reach the goal of homeownership and have a stable, welcoming place they can return to every day. She is committed to affordable housing advocacy, understanding that the high prices of the housing market make it difficult for a first time home buyer. Many people can feel discouraged as they try to break out of generational poverty or give their family a better life than the one they had. Fawn focuses on encouraging folks through these times and supports them as they work towards achieving stability. As a single mom, Fawn knows the challenges some of these families face and the obstacles they must overcome, but by highlighting their strengths, offering help through local support resources and building genuine relationships, she helps them realize their goals are attainable.
Not only does affordable housing help the individual families, but it makes a significant impact on the community as a whole. Fawn focuses on a community-driven leadership approach building authentic local partnerships. By working closely with businesses, faith communities, and individuals she connects community resources with HFH-NSWWC’s vision for accessible affordable housing. As she continues her work, she hopes to expand the number of people that the HFH-NSWWC can help. The long-term vision is to increase habitat’s impact by an order of magnitude in providing affordable housing throughout Northern Saratoga, Warren, and Washington counties. We want to be helping more families find a place to call home. To learn more about the HFH-NSWWC and find out how you can get involved visit the website at the following link: https://glensfallshabitat.org/.