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ReStore Christmas Decor Sale
Christmas Comes Early To The ReStore With Annual Christmas Décor Sale Benefiting Habitat For Humanity’s Homebuying, Home Repair, And Neighborhood Revitalization Programs The Habitat for Humanity ReStore will be filed with Christmas spirit during the annual Christmas décor sale. Throughout the year the ReStore accepts donated Christmas decorations including artificial trees, lights, ornaments, yard decorations …
Moon City Art Takeover: Habitat and Victory Mission partner for mural in Moon City
Habitat For Humanity And Springfield Victory Mission Partner To Revitalize Slab Of Concrete Creating A Community Mural In The Moon City Creative District Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO and Springfield Victory Mission are partnering for a community beautification project, all part of Habitat’s Neighborhood Revitalization program in Woodland Heights. The Moon City Art Takeover …
World Habitat Day – October 2, 2017
Tonight, a family of five will huddle on tattered blankets, which are the only thing between them and a dirt floor. A mother will say a prayer that no one sneaks into her shack through its open doorway. And a father will lie awake, hoping the roof will hold out one more month and wondering …
Woodland Heights Information Stations offer news, opportunities to get involved
The Internet is everywhere – except in the places it isn’t. When the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association wants to spread the word about an event, using social media is only one piece of its communication strategy. Outdoor containers, dubbed “Information Stations” are popping up around Woodland Heights in pedestrian-friendly areas. The idea is to push …
What’s the worst part of painting?
What’s the worst part of painting — taping or cleaning brushes? Volunteers from The Courageous Church did these unpopular tasks and more on July 14-15 when they updated the library and closets in the hallways of Bowerman Elementary. Approximately 25 volunteers replaced drab white with cool blue in a room that’s not only a place to read but …
Take Action Week – July 22-29, 2017
As the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO, it is disheartening to see that the budget debate in Washington largely ignores the very real impact that spending cuts will have on our communities. Take housing. In Springfield, and across the nation, far too many families– including low income seniors, people with disabilities, …
Take Action Now – Tell Congress to Support Appropriation Bills
This week the House released three appropriations bills—Transportation-HUD, Labor-Health and Human Services, and Agriculture—that outline how much funding sub-committee Representatives would like Habitat’s priority federal programs to receive in the fiscal year 18 budget. This was Congress’ first official response to the President’s budget request, which proposed eliminating every single program that supports Habitat’s work. …
ReStore Furniture Sale
Sale Announcement! Back Room & Furniture Sale, Thursday, June 8 – Saturday, June 10, 2017! THURSDAY – 20% FRIDAY – 35% OFF SATURDAY – 50% OFF All items must be taken at time of purchase to receive sale price. Some exclusions may apply. See ReStore associate for details. No further discounts or coupons may combined …
Habitat ReStore Closed for Construction
CLOSED FOR CONSTRUCTION: The ReStore will be CLOSED this Friday and Saturday, June 2 – 3, 2017* as our parking lot is officially being paved. We appreciate your continued patience with this project. *Dependent on weather* Please call the ReStore at 417-829-4001 to check store hours during this final phase of construction. Reconstruction of the …
Proposed Budget Cuts are Moral Issue for Habitat for Humanity
The White House today released its full fiscal year 2018 budget request, which proposes to eliminate funding for programs that further Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to address the affordable housing crisis in the Ozarks and across the United States. Statement from Larry Peterson, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO: As a representative of Habitat …
Habitat ReStore: New Product Alert! Green Sheen Eco-Friendly Paint
The ReStore is now selling GreenSheen Eco-Friendly Paint! Multiple colors available for $15.95 per gallon! GreenSheen is a quality house paint that is available in a wide range of designer colors for up to 75% less than traditional paints. Through our vigorous reclamation and cleaning process, GreenSheen produces eco-friendly house paint that is good for …
Pro1 Technology donates 11,982 thermostats
Pro1 Donates 11,000+ Refurbished Thermostats To The Habitat For Humanity ReStore Pro1 Thermostats donated 11,982 refurbished thermostats to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The donated thermostats are expected to generate more than $200,000 to support the Habitat for Humanity mission. The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells …
North Springfield Betterment Association
It was “Habitat Day” at the March 2017 meeting of the North Springfield Betterment Association (NSBA). Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO staffers Melissa Adler and Chris Houghton provided an overview of Habitat for Humanity to the group of north side businesses people, then gave details about Neighborhood Revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights. Woodland Heights residents John and Jennifer Brizendine received …
Inspiring a Family
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: INSPIRING A FAMILY By: Melissa Adler, Community Outreach Development Associate, HFHS The house had a leaky roof and peeling paint. “It was not a pretty house,” says Jennifer. It was also too small for the family of five. Siblings, a girl and boy, shared a bedroom. The baby, now 18 months, slept in …
Kickoff Celebration for Rose
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ROSE’S HOME: Every Habitat for Humanity home build or rehab begins the same; a kickoff celebration to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our partner homebuyer. On January 18, 2017 we were able to celebrate with Rose. Rose’s home was donated by a private donor who wishes to remain anonymous. We …
Closing the Loop
Habitat For Humanity Of Springfield Leads A Community Conversation By: Melissa Adler, Community Outreach Development Associate, HFHS Part of what makes Woodland Heights beautiful is also one its greatest challenges. Streets and yards are full of mature trees that need to be trimmed. At a recent neighborhood meeting, residents talked about trees, and they also talked about …
Habitat is in the Loop
HABITAT PARTICIPATES IN A PILOT PROGRAM CALLED FEEDBACK LOOP: By: Melissa Adler, Community Outreach Development Associate, HFHS “You are pioneers,” she tells a room of Habitat staff. “You are trying something that we want to implement nationwide.” Rebecca Hix, Neighborhood Revitalization Director at Habitat for Humanity International, told us this during a rousing and inspirational talk …
Partner Homebuyer: Welcome Home, Emily!
WELCOME HOME, EMILY! We always say the best days at Habitat for Humanity are the days spent celebrating with a partner homebuyer. On December 16, 2016, we welcomed Emily into her new home with a home dedication ceremony. Emily applied to be a Habitat partner homebuyer in January 2016 and was eager to complete her sweat-equity hours. Her home …
Happy New Year – a note from the Executive Director
A NOTE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: Happy New Year! We look back on 2016, I recall placing four Habitat partner homeowners, Nickita, Dwight, Leroy and Emily in their new homes, completing 130 home preservation and repair projects, and officially launching our Neighborhood Revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights. What a great accomplishment for our mission! Along with …
Open House: Tour a Habitat for Humanity Home
Have you ever wondered what a Habitat for Humanity home looks like? Join us during our monthly open house events to tour our model home in the Legacy Trails neighborhood. Tour a home and learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program. The Habitat for Humanity homeownership programs allows qualified partner homebuyers to purchase their …
Giving Thanks – a note from the Executive Director
A Note From The Executive Director: Thanksgiving has come and gone but at Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO giving thanks is something we do all year long and in many ways. One of things we are especially thankful for is the chance we get to help others find blessings that THEY can be thankful …
