Amy and Nathan Maddox – Habitat for Humanity Partner Homebuyers. Amy and Nathan Maddox began their journey with Habitat for Humanity of Springfield in December 2023, driven by a desire to create a safer, more stable future for their children. For Amy, this journey was especially meaningful—she grew up in a Habitat home and witnessed …
Journey
Chase and Abby Haskett
Chase and Abby Haskett – Habitat for Humanity Partner Homebuyers. Chase and Amy Haskett began their journey with Habitat for Humanity of Springfield in December 2023, determined to build a safer, more stable future for their family. With two young children and growing concerns about safety in their apartment complex, the Hasketts knew they needed …
Journey by Faith Walker
Faith Walker is a dedicated single mother of two, working tirelessly to provide her children with a better life. Currently residing in an apartment, she dreams of offering her family the stability and security that homeownership can provide. Through Habitat for Humanity, Faith is taking the steps to turn that dream into reality and began her …
Purchase Home
As the Partner Homebuyer nears completion of program requirements and their home is almost finished, the 0% interest purchase process begins. By this point, Partner Homebuyers will have provided the funds for their first year of homeowners’ insurance and will have shopped for an insurance policy. A third-party appraisal is completed, and closing documents are …
Sweat Equity
Partner Homebuyers are required to complete 250 hours of sweat equity for one person who will be on the deed, or 350 hours if more than one person will be on the deed. The sweat equity can come in a variety of forms, including helping in the ReStore, completing administrative tasks, working on other Partner …
Tools for Life
Approved Partner Homebuyers must complete 14 or more Tools for Life classes to empower them with the necessary skills and prepare them for the responsibilities that come with homeownership. Classes cover a range of topics, including financial education, healthy living, home maintenance, and emergency preparedness. Partner Homebuyers are required to attend specific topics: budgeting, conflict …
