News and Information
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Chris Tuckness Announced as Executive Director
Following a search that included 28 candidates and 5 finalists, Chris Tuckness has been named Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri’s next Executive Director. Chris joined Habitat Springfield in May 2021 as Chief of Staff. He steps into the Executive Director role effective immediately. Jordan Hall, who is a board member and chaired the search …
Dee Weller purchases home from Habitat for Humanity
Dee Weller purchased a home from Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri on Monday, August 30, 2021. A dedication ceremony took place at the home which included home tours and a short program for invited guests. Dee and her adult daughter, Paige, will be living in the home. They’d encountered numerous problems with rentals that …
Wilmoth family purchases seven-bedroom home from Habitat for Humanity
Kristina and Josh Wilmoth purchased a 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom home from Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Immediately after closing, a dedication ceremony took place at the home which included home tours and a short program for invited guests. This is the largest home Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO, has ever built. Josh …
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri Hires Strategic Partnerships Director and Community Outreach Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri added two new staff members to its administrative team. Catherine Walker is the Strategic Partnerships Director and Evan Stober is the Community Outreach Manager. Catherine plays an integral role at Habitat for Humanity Springfield as the Strategic Partnerships Director, managing corporate sponsorships, major donor cultivation, donor stewardship and major …
Why Jacqueline Joined HopeBuilder Club
Jacqueline is a member of the HopeBuilder Club! “The work that Habitat for Humanity Springfield does is critical to our community. It is important to me that the organization continues its mission for decades to come. That is why I choose to be a member of the HopeBuilder Club and donate on a monthly basis. …
Why Clay and Julia Joined Homebuilder Club
Clay and Julia are members of the HopeBuilder Club! ♥️ Find out why they make a monthly #donation to Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO to help build and repair homes. If you want to join the #HopeBuilder Club to support Habitat for Humanity, you can sign up online > give.habitatspringfieldmo.org/ge/hopebuilderclub “This time of the …
The People and Stories that Inspire Us
A narrative by Beth Hughs, Donor Relations Ambassador for Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO As the Donor Relations Ambassador for the ReStore, I continuously experience the kindness and generosity of the people and businesses in our community. I have been in basements, garages, storage units, offices, and warehouses full of treasures being offered as …
Habitat Neighborhoods Included in New Pilot Project
SPRINGFIELD, MO. — Nine neighborhoods in Greene County are part of a pilot project launched March 1, 2021, as part of University of Missouri Extension’s new “Engaged Neighbor” program. Funding for this project is provided by the Greene County MU Extension Council and the Greene County Commission. Neighborhoods in the project include Stoney Creek Estates …
Home is the Key Month
April 2021 was Habitat for Humanity’s Home is the Key month, presented by ProSource Springfield and in partnership with Price Cutter and Great Southern Bank. The Home is the Key campaign reminds us all of the importance of a home, and draws on the strength and support of you – Habitat’s tremendous community – to …
Why Victor and Sandra Joined the HopeBuilder Club
The HopeBuilder Club: Members of the HopeBuilder Club believe deeply in our mission. Their monthly gift means we can continue our work so more families can have a safe place to call home. This year, we’ve learned even more about the importance of stability. It’s the stability of monthly gifts that we can rely on …
Why Jeremy & Liz Joined the HopeBuilder Club
The HopeBuilder Club: Members of the HopeBuilder Club believe deeply in our mission. Their monthly gift means we can continue our work so more families can have a safe place to call home. This year, we’ve learned even more about the importance of stability. It’s the stability of monthly gifts that we can rely on …
Charity Challenge Blood Drive ? Give Blood ? Help Habitat for Humanity!
Give blood and help us win! We’ve partnered with Community Blood Center of the Ozarks for a Charity Challenge Blood Drive. We’re competing with other local nonprofits for a chance to win two cash prizes! Monday, February 22 – Friday, February 26 The charity with the most points wins $1,000, and the charity in second …
Volunteer Spotlight: William Kelley
William Kelley has been a volunteer with Habitat for Humanity for almost two years now. William, or Bill, grew up all over the continental United States. His stepfather inspected and maintained utility line poles, which meant their family was always on the move. “I was in as many as 7 schools in a year,” Bill …
Why Ted & Leslie Joined the HopeBuilder Club
The HopeBuilder Club: Members of the HopeBuilder Club believe deeply in our mission. Their monthly gift means we can continue our work so more families can have a safe place to call home. This year, we’ve learned even more about the importance of stability. It’s the stability of monthly gifts that we can rely on …
Welcome Dr. Jeff Nagy to Habitat Springfield!
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri hires new Executive Director, Dr. Jeff Nagy, to lead the organization as it begins its 33rd year of service in Springfield. Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri recently hired Dr. Jeff Nagy to serve as the organization’s Executive Director. Dr. Nagy is the sixth director since the organization’s founding …
Shelly, winner of the 2020 Backyard Bundle, was lucky
Shelley was humbled and very excited to get a call on March 31, 2020 to learn that she was the winner of our Backyard Bundle prize that was valued at more than $5,000. What a surprise! At the time, Shelley was recovering from foot surgery and was caretaking for her 91-year-old father. As we know, …
Take a look at who you helped in 2020
How You Helped Habitat Springfield In 2020: Your partnership in 2020 has supported a year of remarkable change for local families despite the challenges of the current pandemic. Over the past year, Habitat Springfield has continued our mission of building and repairing homes, meeting the urgent and long-term needs of our partner families who have …
For Bridget, owning a home was never a possibility
Sitting together on the couch in front of their family Christmas tree, Bridget’s family reflected on what it will mean to spend Christmas in their new Habitat for Humanity home. 3-year-old Gabby clapped her hands in joy saying, “not the old home!” when her dad asked if she was excited about living in their new …
Your vote matters for home affordability
1 in 6. That is how many families pay half or more of their income on housing. This means more and more families are forced to make difficult choices just to keep a roof over their heads. This is unacceptable. To address this challenge, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri and other local Habitat affiliates …
U.S. Air Force Veteran Warren – Raise the Roof 2020
Warren served the U.S. Air Force for 13 years. After his retirement from the service, he built a career in home renovations and construction. Warren lives on a limited income, and though he has the skills and knowledge to make repairs on his home, he doesn’t have the funds to do so. His roof was …
U.S. Navy Veteran Patrick, and his wife Connie. – Raise the Roof 2020
After serving as a Seabee in the Navy for 8 years, Patrick worked a variety of jobs before retiring in 2012. He suffered from an aneurism and almost lost his life in 2017. After this event, Connie, his wife, took on the care of her husband. Patrick and Connie moved into their 1950’s home more …
