HABITAT HOLD ‘EM Get your “poker face” ready for the Habitat Hold ‘Em, a Texas Hold ‘Em tournament, blackjack and craps tables to support Habitat for Humanity! This annual event features poker tournaments and games, a 50/50 prize lottery, and prizes for the final 8 tournament players. Donation to play in tournament will include entry …
World Habitat Day – October 2, 2017
Tonight, a family of five will huddle on tattered blankets, which are the only thing between them and a dirt floor. A mother will say a prayer that no one sneaks into her shack through its open doorway. And a father will lie awake, hoping the roof will hold out one more month and wondering …
Hearts & Hammers 2017 – A note from the Executive Director
Strength, Stability And Self-Reliance Through Shelter It is hard to believe that in 2018 we will celebrate our 30th anniversary. Since 1988, we have built or rehabbed almost 500 homes and impacted more than 1,000 Springfield residents’ lives! As I say when asked how many houses we are building, “we aren’t in the house building business…we’re …
Tools for Life : October Classes
The Tools for Life homeowner education classes ensure that a wide cross-section of the community can benefit from Habitat for Humanity’s home ownership program. Whether they need a home, are participating in the Habitat home repair program, want to improve their own home or neighborhood, or desire to gain financial stability or quality of life. Everyone is welcome …
Woodland Heights Information Stations offer news, opportunities to get involved
The Internet is everywhere – except in the places it isn’t. When the Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association wants to spread the word about an event, using social media is only one piece of its communication strategy. Outdoor containers, dubbed “Information Stations” are popping up around Woodland Heights in pedestrian-friendly areas. The idea is to push …
A Day of Firsts – Habitat Home Run
It was a day of firsts. It was the first time a 5k/10k course ran entirely north of Commercial Street. It was the first time many of the runners and walkers had ever been to Lafayette Park. As far as first impressions go, Woodland Heights hit a home run. The Habitat Home Run 5k, 10k, 1 mile …