Habitat for Humanity - Springfield, Missouri

Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala raises $134,171 to build a home

The fourteenth annual Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS), held Friday, March 22, 2019, raised $134,171 to build a home for a local family. This is the highest grossing event revenue in the organization’s history, a 19% increase in revenue from the … Continue Reading.

Government Shutdown Impacts Affordable Housing

The government shutdown is impacting affordable housing: A letter from Larry Peterson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri. Missouri Legislators, As a constituent in your district and, as Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, … Continue Reading.

Home for the Holiday’s: Misty’s Story

"With Habitat's help, we can own our own home and be stable once again!" - Misty, Habitat Homeowner - 2015. Misty's Habitat Story: Misty is a single mother of five children, four boys and a girl. "I can't afford a home with enough room... so we're living with a friend until I can find a house … [Read More...]

Home for the Holiday’s: LeRoy’s Story

"It was time to own my own home, and with Habitat's affordable mortgage program, it was possible!" - LeRoy, Habitat Homeowner since 2016. LeRoy's Habitat Story: LeRoy and his wife owned a modest home, but were struggling to keep up with bills. Sadly, LeRoy's wife passed away leaving only one … [Read More...]