July 2017: Man it’s been hot! Even though the thermometer hasn’t seen triple digits yet, the old heat index is definitely keeping our construction crew, our donation pick-up pros, the ReStore team (especially the gang in Receiving) and most volunteers reaching for the Gatorade. For those who may see any of these folks, please give …
Neighborhood Revitalization
What’s the worst part of painting?
What’s the worst part of painting — taping or cleaning brushes? Volunteers from The Courageous Church did these unpopular tasks and more on July 14-15 when they updated the library and closets in the hallways of Bowerman Elementary. Approximately 25 volunteers replaced drab white with cool blue in a room that’s not only a place to read but …
Running through Woodland Heights Neighborhood
Running In Woodland Heights: It might be the 9th annual Habitat Home Run, but it’s the first time this 5k, 10k, and 1 mile fun run is in Woodland Heights. In fact, it’s the first time a charity race is held north of Commercial Street in Springfield! You might be thinking, ‘why did Habitat for Humanity move the race’? …
A Happy Ending
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: A HAPPY ENDING By: Melissa Adler, Community Outreach Development Associate, HFHS When Adrianna and Scott bought their house, they inherited a mound of displaced dirt from sewer line repair and a large pile of brush in the backyard. They were excited to get help removing it on April 8 as part of Rock the …
North Springfield Betterment Association
It was “Habitat Day” at the March 2017 meeting of the North Springfield Betterment Association (NSBA). Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO staffers Melissa Adler and Chris Houghton provided an overview of Habitat for Humanity to the group of north side businesses people, then gave details about Neighborhood Revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights. Woodland Heights residents John and Jennifer Brizendine received …
Vote to support Moon City Creative District!
VOTE DAILY: MOON CITY CREATIVE DISTRICT Woodland Heights Neighborhood & Moon City Creative District need your help! We’re competing in a nation-wide vote to help revitalize the Moon City Creative District, an area within the Woodland Heights neighborhood. We have submitted a grant application to A Community Thrives to complete more Neighborhood Revitalization projects. If we receive the grant, funds …
