Country superstars Lady A surprise Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity with $50K for 2026 home builds

December 12, 2025|By Chelsea|In News, 815 News, Local, Rockford, Trending, Positive & Uplifting, Rock River Current
Country superstars Lady A and Cornerstone Building Brands have partnered to provide Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity with $50,000 worth of windows and siding for next year’s home builds. (Photo provided by Cornerstone Building Brands)
By Chelsea Meyer and Steve Summers
Rock River Current
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ROCKFORD — Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity just received one of the best early Christmas gifts imaginable: a $50,000 donation in building materials courtesy of country superstars Lady A and their partners at Cornerstone Building Brands.

Keri Asevedo, executive director of Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity, said the organization is “humbled and honored” to be chosen as part of Lady A’s Home for Good campaign. The donation provides much-needed siding and windows that will go directly into the nonprofit’s 2026 home builds.

Habitat didn’t have to chase this grant or fill out any forms to apply. “They called us and said, ‘Hey!’ That is absolutely our favorite way to receive gifts,” Asevedo said.

Lady A’s tour across the country includes a commitment to support affordable housing in each city they visit. In Rockford, that commitment means stronger, safer homes for families through Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat crews are currently working indoors for the winter, but once the weather turns construction on the next round of homes will begin in late April or early May of 2026. The new homes will all use the siding and windows provided through this partnership.

Several Habitat staff and volunteers attended Lady A’s show, and got to personally thank the band during a meet-and-greet. They even prepared gift packages featuring Rockford Habitat hard hats, handwritten notes from Habitat kids, and yes — sock monkeys for every member of Lady A.

“It’s one of the best Christmas gifts we’ve gotten in a long time,” Asevedo said.

To learn more, volunteer, or make your own year-end contribution, follow Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity on social media or reach out directly.

Listen to the full interview below:

Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Keri Asevedo, flanked by East High School students, makes remarks Tuesday, May 13, 2025, about Rockford Public Schools students work to build three homes this school year. (Photo by Kevin Haas/Rock River Current)

This article is by Chelsea Meyer of B103 Rockford with interviews from Steve Summers of 95.3 The Bull. The radio stations are partners with the Rock River Current.