What’s the worst part of painting — taping or cleaning brushes? Volunteers from The Courageous Church did these unpopular tasks and more on July 14-15 when they updated the library and closets in the hallways of Bowerman Elementary. Approximately 25 volunteers replaced drab white with cool blue in a room that’s not only a place to read but …
Take Action Week – July 22-29, 2017
As the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO, it is disheartening to see that the budget debate in Washington largely ignores the very real impact that spending cuts will have on our communities. Take housing. In Springfield, and across the nation, far too many families– including low income seniors, people with disabilities, …
Take Action Now – Tell Congress to Support Appropriation Bills
This week the House released three appropriations bills—Transportation-HUD, Labor-Health and Human Services, and Agriculture—that outline how much funding sub-committee Representatives would like Habitat’s priority federal programs to receive in the fiscal year 18 budget. This was Congress’ first official response to the President’s budget request, which proposed eliminating every single program that supports Habitat’s work. …
Habitat Hold ‘Em – Registration Now Open!
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 into the poker tournament, …
Running through Woodland Heights Neighborhood
Running In Woodland Heights: It might be the 9th annual Habitat Home Run, but it’s the first time this 5k, 10k, and 1 mile fun run is in Woodland Heights. In fact, it’s the first time a charity race is held north of Commercial Street in Springfield! You might be thinking, ‘why did Habitat for Humanity move the race’? …
Independence Day: Habitat Offices and ReStore Closed
The Habitat for Humanity Affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri Inc. and The Habitat for Humanity ReStore for Springfield Missouri will be closed during normal business hours on Tuesday, July 4th in honor of Independence Day. Have a wonderful Independence Day!
