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How to get Involved with Habitat Springfield
Habitat for Humanity is a global organization that has been transforming lives and communities for decades through its mission of providing affordable housing to those in need. Here in Springfield, Missouri, we are dedicated to building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter, in Greene County, Missouri. If you’re interested in giving back to your community …
The Power of Third-Party Fundraisers: Supporting Habitat Springfield
At Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, we are dedicated to providing safe and affordable housing to those in need within our community. We rely on the collective efforts of volunteers, donors, and partners to make a significant impact. In this blog, we explore the importance of third-party fundraisers for Habitat Springfield and the positive …
Affordable Housing: A Basic Need for a Better Life
Affordable housing is one of the most important social issues of our time. It is a basic necessity for human survival, and it has a direct impact on our health, education, and overall quality of life. Every two years through a collaborative effort between the Community Foundation of the Ozarks, the Springfield Area Chamber of …
Celebrating 35 Years
Dear Greene County community, It is with great joy and excitement that we celebrate our 35th anniversary as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity in 2023. Since our establishment in 1988, we have been dedicated to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing for individuals and families in need in our community for 35 years. …
A Significant Achievement for our Homebuying Program and Volunteers
The construction of the Brower Street home, which kicked off on June 25, 2022, and concluded on March 21, 2023, was a significant achievement for Habitat for Humanity and its partners. Through the collective efforts of the volunteers, a beautiful and energy-efficient home was constructed for a family of five with four children of varying ages and …
Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter at Dora High School: Making a Difference in the Community
The Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter at Dora High School in Dora, Missouri, has worked hard this year, making a positive impact in their community. The students have been busy with a variety of projects, from creating cookbooks for our partner homebuyers to planning a vegetable garden for those who are food insecure. One of …
March 2023 is Habitat for Humanity Month at Community Blood Center of the Ozarks
Donors May Dedicate Their LifePoints Blood Donation to Habitat for Humanity in March to Triple Their Impact. Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce they are the Community Blood Center of the Ozarks (CBCO) LifePoints Lift Partner of the Month for March. Blood donors who have signed up for the LifePoints rewards program could help …
Recognizing Habitat Advocate, President Jimmy Carter
In celebration of President’s Day, we’d like to acknowledge the 39th President of the United States, Jimmy Carter. James (Jimmy) Earl Carter, Jr., has been a powerful advocate in support for affordable, decent housing for all. In March of 1984, when he was jogging by the New York City Habitat build he thought to himself, …
Framed Home Donated by Northside Christian Church
Members of Northside Christian Church participating in Help Build Hope, a program of Crossroads Missions, framed a home for a Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri (HFHS) Partner Homebuyer. Help Build Hope offers local churches an opportunity to engage its members by dedicating time, resources, hands, and prayers to frame a house for someone in …
FORVIS Funds New Habitat Construction Truck
FORVIS granted Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri (HFHS) $15,000 to purchase an additional truck for the construction crew. The HFHS 5-person construction team completes upwards of 80 projects each year including homebuilding, exterior repairs, water remediation, accessibility modifications, and minor plumbing and electrical repairs for individuals and families in the Ozarks. The Habitat construction …
Bridget Bauer and Diana Weber Welcomed to Habitat Team
Bridget Bauer (Grant Officer) and Diana Weber (Events Manager) have joined Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (Habitat Springfield. Prior to joining Habitat for Humanity, Bridget worked in the USDA feeding programs. She came to Habitat from Life360 Community Services where she was a Regional Compliance Officer for the USDA afterschool at-risk feeding program. Her …
A Surprise Donation
Last December I received a call from Chris Wilson. At the time, Chris was a maintenance supervisor for a local property management company. We spoke often as Chris was a wonderful advocate for our mission and oversaw many donations to our ReStore. During the call, Chris asked if he could come by and speak with …
Amber Mueller Promoted to Director of Development and Partnerships
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, has promoted Amber Mueller to Director of Development and Partnerships. Amber joined Habitat Springfield in June 2022 as Events & Engagement Manager. She steps into the Director role effective immediately. As the Director of Development and Partnerships Amber will be responsible for fund development and creating meaningful and lasting …
Michael Brittain Promoted to Volunteer and Neighborhood Engagement Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, has promoted Michael Brittain to Volunteer and Neighborhood Engagement Manager. Michael joined Habitat Springfield in April 2022 as Volunteer Coordinator. He steps into the Manager role effective immediately. As the Volunteer and Neighborhood Engagement Manager, Michael will be the main point of contact regarding the volunteer program and neighborhood …
The People and Stories that Inspire Us – Part 2
Each day Habitat for Humanity Springfield receives many interesting calls from people donating items for resale in our ReStore. In early June one of these calls was unlike any that we had ever received. This call brought Mr. Wayne Carle and over 1,500 books, purchased in the last three years, into our world. This call …
Legacy Trails Wins 2nd Place in Neighborhood of the Year
As part of the University of Missouri Engaged Neighbor Program, the Habitat Springfield Legacy Trails subdivision was one of the 2nd place winners in the Neighborhoods USA team category of Neighborhood of the Year, Multi-Neighborhoods Projects! The Legacy Trails neighborhood has participated in the University of Missouri Extension-Greene County’s Engaged Neighbor Program, and they applied …
Home Framing Event
Members of Northside Christian Church participating in Help Build Hope, a program of Crossroads Missions, participated in a home framing event for a Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri (HFHS) Partner Homebuyer. Help Build Hope offers local churches an opportunity to engage its members by dedicating time, resources, hands, and prayers to frame a house …
Woodland Heights 2022
“Neighborhood revitalization has initiated visible changes in Woodland Heights. Even neighbors who moved away and came back to visit comment that “things are looking a lot better.” It was a slow start and took us all a little time to find our rhythm of working together to experience and understand the intent of the NR …
Partner Homeowner Reflection
We joined the homebuying program back in 2017. I heard about Habitat and what they do from a school teacher. I went home and talked to my husband and we just went for it. To our surprise they said YES! We purchased our house in June 2018. The homebuying journey was the best experience of …
Annual Report Recap from our Executive Director
Dear friends, A word that’s been on my mind lately is resiliency. There have been a lot of “big moments” in just 24 months. We’ve been through a pandemic together. There have been huge social and political movements. But our community is resilient. Our team is resilient. The families and individuals we serve are resilient. …
A Story of Christmases Past
Throughout each year, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield saves all Christmas items donated to the ReStore for a grand unveiling at the first of November. It is a fun and festive time to visit the store. As shoppers browse finding holiday trinkets, they may not realize the items on the shelves hold a thousand stories …
