We are thrilled to share the wonderful news of our recent collaboration with 4×4 Brewing Company, where we had the honor of being their charity of the month for June. This partnership was an incredible experience, filled with community spirit, generosity, and of course, great 4×4 brew! Bingo Nights: Fun and Fundraising June was a …
Contractors Can Partner with Habitat for Humanity!
In addition to building and renovating homes for its home buying program in Greene County, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, operates an owner-occupied home repair program through staff and contractors. Repairs focus on crucial health, safety and home preservation issues and include repairing/replacing mechanical systems – HVAC, electrical and plumbing; replacing roofs, windows, siding, …
Rethinking Overhead: A New Narrative for Essential Nonprofit Expenses
In a recent edition of the Community Foundation of the Ozarks’ The Philanthropist newsletter, outgoing CFO President and CFO Brian Fogle explored a pervasive misconception known as “the overhead myth”. In the nonprofit world, there has long been a misguided belief suggesting that the effectiveness of a charitable organization can be accurately measured by its …
Donate Holiday Items and Decorations
As we reach the end of the holiday season, the Habitat for Humanity ReStore encourages the Greene County community to donate holiday items and decorations. Each year, the Habitat Springfield ReStore saves all Christmas items donated throughout the year and puts them out for sale at the beginning of November in our Christmas Extravaganza. The …
Partner Purchases Home Just in Time for the Holidays
Lisa Duke, a Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, Partner Homebuyer will by home for the holidays! She will purchase her Habitat home on December 20, just in time for Lisa, her three kids, and brother to celebrate their first Christmas in their new home. Lisa is a single mother of 3 very active teen …
Giving Back to Veteran
U.S. Navy veteran Larry Arnall is now the proud recipient of a brand-new roof, a transformation made possible through the combined efforts of Habitat Springfield’s home repair preservation program, Dale’s Roofing, and the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Dale’s Roofing, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, played a pivotal role in making this transformation possible. …
