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 …
