News and Information
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Sweat Equity
Partner Homebuyers are required to complete 250 hours of sweat equity, if one person will be the buyer, or 350 hours if more than one person will be on the deed. The sweat equity can come in a variety of forms, including helping in the ReStore, completing administrative tasks, working on other Partner Homebuyers’ homes, …
Tools for Life
Approved Partner Homebuyers must complete 14 or more Tools for Life classes to empower them with the necessary skills and prepare them for the responsibilities that come with homeownership. Classes cover a range of topics, including financial education, healthy living, home maintenance, and emergency preparedness. Partner Homebuyers are required to attend specific topics: budgeting, conflict …
Conditional Acceptance
The application will either be denied, approved, or approved with conditional acceptance terms. Possible conditional requirements include paying off certain debts, setting up payment plans, or demonstrating continued financial responsibility by providing proof of on-time rent or utility payments. If denied, the reason and any appropriate next steps will be provided. Learn More…
Review Period
Habitat selects partners based on need, ability to pay, and willingness to partner. Habitat’s program team reviews the application to ensure it is complete, then passes it along to the Habitat Selection Committee to determine eligibility. The Selection Committee is composed of board members, experts, and other dedicated volunteers, and all applications are presented respectfully. …
Safe & Stable Housing Need
People who live or work in Greene, Christian, and Webster Counties, and are in search of safe, stable, and affordable housing in Greene County, partner with Habitat for Humanity to change their lives forever. The first step is contacting our program team, reviewing the program details, and if they feel Habitat’s homeownership program is the …
Habitat for Humanity Kicked Off Three Home Builds in Legacy Trails
On Saturday, April 26, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri celebrated the start of construction on three new homes in Phase III of the Legacy Trails neighborhood during a special Build Kick-off Celebration. The event marked an exciting milestone for three families – Jessica, Dawn, and Faith families – as they began their journey toward …
Tool Belts and Bow Ties 2025 Event Photos
Check out some great moments from our 2025 Tool Belts & Bow Ties event! From smiles with Lunker to fun-filled games and candid shots with friends, these photos capture the energy and generosity of the night. Thanks to your support, we raised an incredible $185,500-enough to build a safe, affordable home for a Habitat for …
Who Won This Buick Envista! Thompson Sales – Buick | GMC | Cadillac
Watch Winner Video on YouTube Missouri residence only. Please read Official Rules and Details below. Official Rules Get ready for the ultimate giveaway! Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, Inc. and Thompson Sales are joining forces to give you the chance to win a stunning 2025 Buick Envista Sport-and it could be yours for just …
DIYG – MVP Sponsor
DIYGirlfriend is all about giving women the confidence to build, create, and conquer DIY projects! They provide expert tips, step-by-step tutorials, and hands-on inspiration to help women take charge of home improvement, woodworking, and creative projects. DIYGirlfriend believes that with the right knowledge and tools, any woman can tackle DIY with confidence. DIYGirlfriend‘s Mission Their …
2025 Auction Item Donors – Tool Belts & Bow Ties
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Tool Belts & Bow Ties Fast Break Sponsors 2025
A huge thank you to the organizations that went above and beyond to support Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri as Fast Break Sponsors of our annual Tool Belts & Bow Ties Tailgate Gala! Your generosity and commitment make a meaningful impact, helping families build strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership. This event is made …
Mid-West Family Marketing – MVP Sponsor
Mid-West Family Marketing covers all things Around the Ozarks! They showcase non-profit opportunities for their followers to help enrich the community through “Around the Ozarks.” They also highlight local people and groups who are making a difference. “Around the Ozarks” MissionTheir mission is to keep the community informed about non-profit opportunities, hyper-local events, and ways …
Bass Pro Shops – MVP Sponsor
Bass Pro Shops is North America’s premier outdoor and conservation company inspiring everyone to enjoy, love and conserve the great outdoors. Founder, Johnny Morris, founded Bass Pro Shops in 1972 on 8 square feet of space in the back of his father’s store in Springfield, Missouri. Today, he has eared the reputation as, ‘the Walt …
Dale’s Roofing Inc – Captain Sponsor
Dale’s Roofing Inc is your home for residential and commercial roofing repair, replacement, and maintenance. Since 1986, Dale’s Roofing has earned a stellar reputation for dependability and dedication. The hardworking team at Dale’s Roofing understands a person’s home is one of the largest financial investments one will ever make, which is why we bring quality …
Amy and Nathan Maddox
Women Build Goal Goal $55K $46K Give Today GIVE to Build the Maddox Home Amy and Nathan Maddox – Habitat for Humanity Partner Homebuyers. Amy and Nathan Maddox began their journey with Habitat for Humanity of Springfield in December 2023, driven by a desire to create a safer, more stable future for their children. For …
Chase and Abby Haskett
Donate to Build the Haskett Home Chase and Abby Haskett – Habitat for Humanity Partner Homebuyers. Chase and Abby Haskett began their journey with Habitat for Humanity of Springfield in December 2023, determined to build a safer, more stable future for their family. With two young children and growing concerns about safety in their apartment …
David & Stacey O’Reilly – Captain Sponsor
David and Stacey O’Reilly are dedicated philanthropists in Springfield, Missouri, with a strong commitment to community well-being. Their generosity has supported numerous causes, including a $1 million donation to establish the O’Reilly Center for Hope, providing affordable housing and financial stability services. They have also contributed $100,000 to the Ozarks Regional YMCA and $2 million …
O’Reilly Auto Parts – Captain Sponsor
O’Reilly Auto Parts has been a trusted name in the automotive industry since its founding in 1957 by Charles F. O’Reilly and his son, Charles H. “Chub” O’Reilly. What started as a single store with 13 employees at 403 Sherman Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, quickly grew thanks to the dedication and hard work of its …
John Deere Reman – Captain Sponsor
Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services and is committed to the success of customers whose work is linked to the land – those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world’s dramatically increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. …
Nakato Japanese Restaurant – MVP Sponsor
Nakato Japanese Steakhouse is Southwest Missouri’s first and still finest Japanese restaurant. Sit grill side while master chefs perform a culinary dance while preparing the area’s finest teppan-yaki. Nakato Japanese Steakhouse also features the only floating sushi bar in the Midwest. Watch the boats go by while sushi chefs use the freshest and finest ingredients …
At Home Real Estate Services – MVP Sponsor
It is At Home Real Estate Service’s mission to ethically and profitably exceed the expectations of our management clients and customers by strategically utilizing the most efficient and effective systems overseen by a caring, diligent, TEAM of professionals who treat each property and each client or customer’s need as if it were their own. You …
