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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 …
Matthew & Heidi – Home for the Holidays
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: This holiday season, you can make hope a reality for more low-income families in the Ozarks. With your help, we can give a hand up – not a hand out – to another hardworking family in need. Help us reach our goal of raising $5,000 for the Candy Cane Campaign by …
Welcome Home, Leroy!
Leroy Earns The Keys To His Home: We always say the best days at Habitat for Humanity are the days spent celebrating with our partner homebuyers. On October 28, 2016, we welcomed Leroy into his new home with a home dedication ceremony. Leroy applied to be a Habitat homeowner in February 2016 and was eager …
Smoke Detectors for Woodland Heights
Neighborhood Revitalization In Action: When we describe Neighbood Revitalization (NR) to the community, we like to refer to the “dinner table” visualization. If you think of Woodland Heights and it’s residents as the table, and all of the different chairs pulled to the table for dinner as the community partners providing support, you have the idea correct! We like …
Light Bulb Sale at the ReStore!
Product Spotlight: The Habitat for Humanity ReStore is having a sale on light bulbs! When you buy a case of 48 count, 40 watt light bulbs for $12.00, you can get a case free! Supplies are limited. The sale will last until the product is gone. Check out more great deals and product alerts in …
Habitat Homeownership: 3 criteria for our homebuying program
HOME OWNERSHIP WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Habitat for Humanity helps individuals and families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. As active participants in building a better future for themselves and their families, qualified Habitat home buyers have been reviewed on the three criteria below when they applied for the Habitat for Humanity home buying program. 3 Criteria For Habitat Home Buying …
