We joined the homebuying program back in 2017. I heard about Habitat and what they do from a school teacher. I went home and talked to my husband and we just went for it. To our surprise they said YES! We purchased our house in June 2018. The homebuying journey was the best experience of …
Annual Report Recap from our Executive Director
Dear friends, A word that’s been on my mind lately is resiliency. There have been a lot of “big moments” in just 24 months. We’ve been through a pandemic together. There have been huge social and political movements. But our community is resilient. Our team is resilient. The families and individuals we serve are resilient. …
A Story of Christmases Past
Throughout each year, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield saves all Christmas items donated to the ReStore for a grand unveiling at the first of November. It is a fun and festive time to visit the store. As shoppers browse finding holiday trinkets, they may not realize the items on the shelves hold a thousand stories …
Chris Tuckness Announced as Executive Director
Following a search that included 28 candidates and 5 finalists, Chris Tuckness has been named Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri’s next Executive Director. Chris joined Habitat Springfield in May 2021 as Chief of Staff. He steps into the Executive Director role effective immediately. Jordan Hall, who is a board member and chaired the search …
Dee Weller purchases home from Habitat for Humanity
Dee Weller purchased a home from Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri on Monday, August 30, 2021. A dedication ceremony took place at the home which included home tours and a short program for invited guests. Dee and her adult daughter, Paige, will be living in the home. They’d encountered numerous problems with rentals that …
Wilmoth family purchases seven-bedroom home from Habitat for Humanity
Kristina and Josh Wilmoth purchased a 7-bedroom, 3-bathroom home from Habitat for Humanity on Tuesday, August 17, 2021. Immediately after closing, a dedication ceremony took place at the home which included home tours and a short program for invited guests. This is the largest home Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO, has ever built. Josh …