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 …
