The Government Shutdown Is Impacting Affordable Housing: A letter from Larry Peterson, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri. Missouri Legislators, As a constituent in your district and, as Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri, I am an advocate for affordable housing. I am asking you to protect low-income Americans by …
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Construction begins on Habitat for Humanity’s first home in Woodland Heights
Construction begins on Habitat for Humanity’s first home in Woodland Heights: the organization’s in Neighborhood Revitalization Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) begins construction on its first home in Woodland Heights, the organization’s partner for its Neighborhood Revitalization (NR) program. A construction kickoff celebration will be held Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 4:00 p.m. …
Artists for a Day
They were all artists for a day. More than 40 people picked up brushes on October 21 to paint a 774 sq. ft. mural, completing the transformation of a concrete foundation into sky, land and water in four hours. No artistic talent required, just a desire to contribute to something beautiful — for an entire …
A note from the Executive Director – July 2017
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 …
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 …
