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 …
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 …
Runners Welcome: Woodland Heights set as new route for Habitat Home Run
Woodland Heights, a neighborhood in North Springfield, is eager to welcome runners and walkers for the Habitat Home Run on Saturday, August 26, 2017. The change of race route allows race participants to run the 5k, 10k, and 1 mile fun through Habitat for Humanity’s targeted area of Neighborhood Revitalization. Highlights Of Woodland Heights: Woodland Heights …
A note from the Executive Director – July 2017
July 2017: Man it’s been hot! Even though the thermometer hasn’t seen triple digits yet, the old heat index is definitely keeping our construction crew, our donation pick-up pros, the ReStore team (especially the gang in Receiving) and most volunteers reaching for the Gatorade. For those who may see any of these folks, please give …
