News and Information
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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 …
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 …
