“With Habitat’s help, we can own our own home and be stable once again!” – Misty, Habitat Homeowner – 2015. MISTY’S HABITAT STORY: Misty is a single mother of five children, four boys and a girl. “I can’t afford a home with enough room… so we’re living with a friend until I can find a …
Home Ownership
Springfield Public Schools students volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EARN SCHOOL CREDIT BY LEARNING CONSTRUCTION SKILLS WITH HABITAT FOR HUMANITY: Springfield Public Schools Students Work On New Construction Home Build SPRINGFIELD, Mo. – 10 high school students from the Springfield Public Schools will earn school credit by learning construction skills with Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO’s (HFHS) construction team. Through …
Jennifer’s Homeownership Story
Story from Jenifer Abreu of KOLR 10 News. A family of five has received the keys to their new home through Habitat for Humanity. Jennifer Williams was so determined to get her hands on those keys and to sign her mortgage that it took her only 10 months to complete all the requirements to get …
National Women Build Week 2017 Reflection:
Habitat for Humanity’s National Women Build Week is a weeklong event created by Habitat’s Women Build program and invites women to devote at least one day to help families build strength, stability and independence through housing. The week is meant to spotlight the homeownership challenges faced by women. SINCE 1991, WOMEN BUILD VOLUNTEERS FROM ALL WALKS OF …
Kickoff Celebration for Rose
CONSTRUCTION BEGINS ON ROSE’S HOME: Every Habitat for Humanity home build or rehab begins the same; a kickoff celebration to celebrate the hard work and dedication of our partner homebuyer. On January 18, 2017 we were able to celebrate with Rose. Rose’s home was donated by a private donor who wishes to remain anonymous. We …
Partner Homebuyer: Welcome Home, Emily!
WELCOME HOME, EMILY! We always say the best days at Habitat for Humanity are the days spent celebrating with a partner homebuyer. On December 16, 2016, we welcomed Emily into her new home with a home dedication ceremony. Emily applied to be a Habitat partner homebuyer in January 2016 and was eager to complete her sweat-equity hours. Her home …
