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. …
World Habitat Day
Without a safe place to live, individuals are less likely to be healthy, less likely to be educated, and less likely to be able to take advantage of employment opportunities that could pull them out of poverty. To help address this need, the United Nations in 1985 declared the first Monday in October as World …
Happiness + love + health + financial stability = HOME!
Happiness + love + health + financial stability = HOME! Wouldn’t it be nice to help make this formula a reality for local family who is struggling? Please don’t miss your LAST CHANCE to give an online gift to help Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO help more families during the Raise the Roof Giving …
