ROCK THE BLOCK – HOMEOWNER STORY Habitat for Humanity helps individuals and families achieve strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. As part of Neighborhood Revitalization program in Woodland Heights, we hosted Rock the Block. The event is designed to impact multiple individuals and families on one targeted block. Leading up to the event, Habitat staff met with homeowners along Jefferson Ave., in Woodland Heights who needed help with …
Neighborhood Revitalization: Rock the Block
Rock The Block: 150 Volunteers, 14 Projects, 38 People Impacted We recently completed our second Neighborhood Revitalization event in Woodland Heights during Rock the Block on September 29, 2016. During the event, 100+ volunteers from CoxHealth & Thrivent Financial/Greater Ozarks Associates – Thrivent Financial cleaned up Jefferson Ave. in the Woodland Heights Neighborhood. During Rock …
417 Magazine: Vote Woodland Heights Best Neighborhood!
Every year 417 Magazine compiles the “Best Of” 417 Land. You can vote for your favorite place to eat, the best shopping, the best entertainment and MORE! This year there’s even a “Best Of” category for the “Best Neighborhood” and Woodland Heights neighborhood is one of the top 5 choices! We need your help to make Woodland Heights Neighborhood, our …
Pasta Express Fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity
Pasta Express Fundraiser Our friends at Pasta Express are hosting a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO! When you visit ANY Pasta Express locations from October 10 – November 7, you can purchase a $1 plaque to benefit Habitat for Humanity. All proceeds benefit our mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through …
Habitat Hold ‘Em – $9,000+ raised for Habitat mission
$9,000+ Raised During Habitat Hold ‘Em Event! People laugh when they hear that we hosted a poker tournament at a local church. The laughter turns to glee when we tell them that the Habitat Hold ‘Em raised more than $9,000 to support the Habitat mission. 64 people joined us on Saturday, October 8, 2016 for a night …
Bravo Award Winner: Kurt Jentzsch
GOING ABOVE & BEYOND – KURT JENTZSCH We have a great staff, so choosing just one person for the Bravo Award is tough. Each quarter someone is recognized for going above and beyond. Kurt Jentzsch, Construction Coordinator, was selected because he volunteered to teach DIY with a Purpose classes at several Springfield-Greene County Library District branches. His research, preparation and …
