Bridget Bauer (Grant Officer) and Diana Weber (Events Manager) have joined Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (Habitat Springfield. Prior to joining Habitat for Humanity, Bridget worked in the USDA feeding programs. She came to Habitat from Life360 Community Services where she was a Regional Compliance Officer for the USDA afterschool at-risk feeding program. Her …
A Surprise Donation
Last December I received a call from Chris Wilson. At the time, Chris was a maintenance supervisor for a local property management company. We spoke often as Chris was a wonderful advocate for our mission and oversaw many donations to our ReStore. During the call, Chris asked if he could come by and speak with …
Amber Mueller Promoted to Director of Development and Partnerships
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, has promoted Amber Mueller to Director of Development and Partnerships. Amber joined Habitat Springfield in June 2022 as Events & Engagement Manager. She steps into the Director role effective immediately. As the Director of Development and Partnerships Amber will be responsible for fund development and creating meaningful and lasting …
Michael Brittain Promoted to Volunteer and Neighborhood Engagement Manager
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, has promoted Michael Brittain to Volunteer and Neighborhood Engagement Manager. Michael joined Habitat Springfield in April 2022 as Volunteer Coordinator. He steps into the Manager role effective immediately. As the Volunteer and Neighborhood Engagement Manager, Michael will be the main point of contact regarding the volunteer program and neighborhood …
The People and Stories that Inspire Us – Part 2
Each day Habitat for Humanity Springfield receives many interesting calls from people donating items for resale in our ReStore. In early June one of these calls was unlike any that we had ever received. This call brought Mr. Wayne Carle and over 1,500 books, purchased in the last three years, into our world. This call …
Legacy Trails Wins 2nd Place in Neighborhood of the Year
As part of the University of Missouri Engaged Neighbor Program, the Habitat Springfield Legacy Trails subdivision was one of the 2nd place winners in the Neighborhoods USA team category of Neighborhood of the Year, Multi-Neighborhoods Projects! The Legacy Trails neighborhood has participated in the University of Missouri Extension-Greene County’s Engaged Neighbor Program, and they applied …
