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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 …
COVID-19’s effect on Housing
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri is built on the foundation of bringing people together with the express purpose of building homes, communities and hope. It’s clear that now is the time to bring people together to support one another, even though we are apart. For those with stable housing, this time has been spent …
Homebuyer Story: Bridget
Homebuyer Story- Bridget Bridget grew up in foster care, and never had the stability she wanted. She describes her transition to adulthood as “rough.” She faced struggles but was willing to tackle the slow, steady road to stability so she could give her daughters more. She says that prayer and her church family are what …
Habitat Springfield Supports Springfield City Plan to Provide Affordable Housing
HABITAT SPRINGFIELD SUPPORTS SPRINGFIELD CITY PLAN TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOUSING It is apparent that families all across the U.S. are paying too high a price to cover the cost of home. Today nearly 18 million households across the United States spend at least half of their income on a place to live, often forgoing basic …
Josh and Kristina Wilmoth
Meet The Wilmoths Josh and Kristina Wilmoth are coming up on 20 years of marriage. They are the dedicated parents of eight, yes eight, children that they have gained through birth, foster care, and adoption. By 2008 the couple had two children, Jamison and Allana. They were a happy family of four and were ready …
The Shotts’ Habitat Story
The Shotts’ Habitat Story James and Christine are the loving parents of eight children, ranging in age from 3 to 12. The Shotts’ Habitat story began a few years ago. They were spending $795 on rent for a three-bedroom home that was breezy, drafty and too small for their family of 10. “Our electric bill …
Aaron and Carmen’s Habitat Story
Aaron And Carmen’s Habitat Story Aaron and Carmen’s Habitat story began in 2016. They were living in a rental home that had black mold, a leaky roof, an AC that didn’t work. The couple was also in constant fear of the landlord deciding to sell the house. They would have to find a new place …
Home for the Holidays- Amanda’s Habitat Story
Amanda’s Habitat Story Amanda is the dedicated single mother of three children; two teenagers and Bella, a seven-year-old who plans to attend Princeton someday. Amanda’s habitat story first began when she applied for our homebuying program a few years ago. She was initially denied but did not let that get her down. Amanda worked on …
Sidewalk Sweep cleanup held in Woodland Heights
On Saturday, August 17th, 2019 from 9:00am-1:00pm, 26 volunteers from the MSU Women’s Softball Team joined Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) to help with Sidewalk Sweep. Sidewalk Sweep is an event focused on Neighborhood Revitalization in Woodland Heights, HFHS’s partner neighborhood. Learn more about Neighborhood Revitalization here! Sidewalk Sweep projects included yard clean-ups, …
Habitat for Humanity aims to improve home affordability with Cost of Home national advocacy campaign
Nearly 19 million households across the United States spend at least half of their income on a place to live, often forgoing basic necessities such as food and health care to make ends meet. In Missouri, one out of 10 households spend more than 50% of their income on housing. In Springfield, more than 10,000 …
Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala raises $134,171 to build a home
The fourteenth annual Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS), held Friday, March 22, 2019, raised $134,171 to build a home for a local family. This is the highest grossing event revenue in the organization’s history, a 19% increase in revenue from the previous year. Funds will …
Government Shutdown Impacts Affordable Housing
The Government Shutdown Is Impacting Affordable Housing: A letter from Larry Peterson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri. Missouri Legislators, As a constituent in your district and, as Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, I am an advocate for affordable housing. I am asking you to protect low-income Americans by …
Home for the Holiday’s: Misty’s Story
“With Habitat’s help, we can own our own home and be stable once again!” – Misty, Habitat Homeowner – 2015. MISTY’S HABITAT STORY: Misty is a single mother of five children, four boys and a girl. “I can’t afford a home with enough room… so we’re living with a friend until I can find a …
Home for the Holidays: Nickita’s Story
“I need a Habitat home because I didn’t set out to be a single parent, but to be the very best parent I can be!” – Nickita, Habitat Homeowner since 2016. Nickita’s Habitat Story: Nickita applied to be a Habitat Homeowner in July 2014. She was stuck in a cycle of paying rent and wanted …
Home for the Holiday’s: LeRoy’s Story
“It was time to own my own home, and with Habitat’s affordable mortgage program, it was possible!” – LeRoy, Habitat Homeowner since 2016. LeRoy’s Habitat Story: LeRoy and his wife owned a modest home, but were struggling to keep up with bills. Sadly, LeRoy’s wife passed away leaving only one income to cover the mortgage. …
Rock the Block neighborhood cleanup held in Woodland Heights
100 volunteers from the faith community will join Thrivent Financial & Habitat for Humanity to complete home repair projects, all part of Neighborhood Revitalization SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – Volunteers from six area churches will join Thrivent Financial, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) and residents of Woodland Heights to “Rock The Block”, a bi-annual event …
Help give back for single mothers – Susan’s Story
There’s still time to meet our Raise the Roof Giving Opportunity! We urgently need your help. Habitat is challenging you and other loyal supporters to give what you can by September 30 to help us meet our $4,000 fundraising goal. Your gift today helps us do MORE for families in need of a safe home …
