Story from Aaron Campbell, reporter for FOX KRBK. A group biking across the country has stopped in Springfield to help Habitat for Humanity spruce up a local neighborhood. “Working on 16 houses, or in this case, a revitalization project” says Rachel Barron, a Bike & Build rider. Its and organization called ‘Bike and Build’ “We’ve done roofs, …
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Neighborhood Revitalization Beginning in North Springfield
Story from Linda Russell of KY3 News. A group of volunteers spent this hot day painting a house in north Springfield. It’s part of a couple larger efforts to improve low income areas. One north Springfield house is got a fresh coat of bright new colors. “She said most houses in this neighborhood are like brown and gray, and …
Students from Mississippi and Illinois volunteer with Habitat for Humanity
STUDENTS FROM MISSISSIPPI AND ILLINOIS SPEND SUMMER VACATION VOLUNTEERING AT HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF SPRINGFIELD, MO Students from Pontotoc, Mississippi and Highland, Illinois spent part of their summer vacation at Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO as part of the Student Life, Rec Camp program. The inter-denominational camp allows high school students to engage in the …
Daniel K. Wooten named President of Board of Directors
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO inducted Daniel K. Wooten as President of the 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Mr. Wooten previously served as the Vice President of the Board of Directors and was officially inducted as President during the July 5, 2016 board meeting. Daniel K. Wooten Bio: Daniel K. Wooten received his undergraduate degree from the …
Habitat for Humanity adds 4 new board members for 2016-2017 Board of Directors
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO adds 4 new board members for 2016-2017 Board of Directors. Pictured left to right: Amanda Dumey – Legal Services of Southern Missouri Kristen Callen – Thrivent Financial Matt Cash – BKD CPAs & Advisors Dana Elwell – Guaranty Bank Larry Peterson – Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Learn more about Habitat for Humanity’s Board of Directors here: https://habitatspringfieldmo.org/about-us/board-of-directors-staff
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO names Woodland Heights as its first targeted community for Neighborhood Revitalization
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO names Woodland Heights as its first targeted community for Neighborhood Revitalization, a block by block approach to building stronger neighborhoods. Woodland Heights is located in Springfield’s Zone 1, an area of the city identified as needing community improvements. The neighborhood was selected as Habitat’s focused community after months of research from Habitat’s staff, board …
