Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity Raises $133,091 at Mr. Habitat 2026 

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. – Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity raised $133,091 during its Mr. Habitat fundraising event held Friday, November 6, at Full Circle Venue. 

The event featured five local men, Brian Mustion, Bryndyn Lawrenz, Dr. Chad Hudnall, Justin Sanford, and Michael Stanton, who competed for the title of Mr. Habitat 2026 while raising funds to support Habitat's mission of building safe, affordable homes for families in the Grand Island community. 
Throughout the competition, candidates rallied community support through individual donations, fundraising events, partnerships with local businesses, bake sales, and other creative initiatives. 
Bryndyn Lawrenz, owner of Railside Barbershop, was crowned Mr. Habitat 2026, earning the title through his fundraising efforts and support from the community. 

Joining Lawrenz in the competition were Justin Sanford of Chief Construction, Brian Mustion, former owner of Central Nebraska Bobcat, Dr. Chad Hudnall of UNITY Eye Centers, and Michael Stanton of Allen Capital Group. Together, the five candidates raised an impressive $125,250 toward the event's overall fundraising total. 

The evening brought supporters together for a Bachelor-themed celebration featuring a dessert auction, raffle, candidate recognition, and the crowning of Mr. Habitat. 

The $133,091 raised reflects the combined support of candidate fundraising, sponsorships, ticket and table sales, raffle sales, dessert auction proceeds, and general donations. 

Proceeds from Mr. Habitat support Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity's ongoing efforts to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. 

Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity extends its appreciation to all five candidates, event sponsors, dessert donors, volunteers, attendees, and community members who contributed to the event's success. 

About Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity 
Grand Island Area Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit organization dedicated to bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Through partnerships with local families, volunteers, donors, and businesses, the organization works to expand access to safe, affordable homeownership in the Grand Island area. 

For more information, visit  www.gihabitat.org.