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 …
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Proposed Budget Cuts are Moral Issue for Habitat for Humanity
The White House today released its full fiscal year 2018 budget request, which proposes to eliminate funding for programs that further Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to address the affordable housing crisis in the Ozarks and across the United States. Statement from Larry Peterson, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO: As a representative of Habitat …
Habitat ReStore: New Product Alert! Green Sheen Eco-Friendly Paint
The ReStore is now selling GreenSheen Eco-Friendly Paint! Multiple colors available for $15.95 per gallon! GreenSheen is a quality house paint that is available in a wide range of designer colors for up to 75% less than traditional paints. Through our vigorous reclamation and cleaning process, GreenSheen produces eco-friendly house paint that is good for …
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 …
Tool Belts & Bow Ties raises $121,000
$121,000 RAISED TO BUILD A HOME Tool Belts & Bow Ties event grosses $121,000 to build a home for a Habitat for Humanity family: highest grossing event in organization’s history. The twelfth annual Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala hosted held on Friday, March 24, 2017, raised $121,000 to build a home for a low-income family. This …
MSU Interior Design Students at the ReStore
RESTORE DONATIONS TRANSFORMED: Students from Missouri State University’s interior design program re-purposed ReStore donations into fresh furniture designs. For the third year, Habitat for Humanity has partnered with the MSU students for this class project through the “RePurposing with the ReStore” program. Interior Design Class Project: The students spent twelve weeks developing and executing their interior design project under …
