06/15/2026
🎉 CELEBRATING GAIGE 🎉
It's hard to put into words just how much Gaige Younke has meant to our Habitat family.
Gaige's journey with us began through the NIACC Building Trades Program, where he helped build two homes at our Madison Heights Development. What started as a student opportunity quickly grew into so much more. After completing the program, Gaige joined our team as an intern and became an invaluable part of our mission.
As Gaige moves on to an exciting new opportunity with Heidelberg Materials, we want to take a moment to celebrate the incredible person he is and the impact he has made here.
His work ethic, flexibility, willingness to learn, and drive to continually better himself have been second to none. Whether he was tackling a challenging task, stepping in wherever needed, teaching volunteers on the job site, or lending a helping hand to a teammate, Gaige always showed up with a positive attitude and a determination to get the job done right.
Beyond his skills and dedication, Gaige brought something equally important to our team—joy. His quick wit, mischievous Cheshire Cat smile, and ability to make people laugh brightened countless days on the job site and in the office. He had a way of making work fun while still giving his all.
While we're certainly sad to see him go, we couldn't be more excited for this next chapter in his career. We know he will continue to do amazing things, and we are grateful for the time we had the privilege of working alongside him.
Thank you, Gaige, for everything you've contributed to Habitat for Humanity of North Central Iowa. You will be greatly missed, but you'll always be part of the Habitat family.
Join us in wishing Gaige the very best as he begins this exciting new adventure! 🎉🏡💚