Shelley was humbled and very excited to get a call on March 31, 2020 to learn that she was the winner of our Backyard Bundle prize that was valued at more than $5,000. What a surprise! At the time, Shelley was recovering from foot surgery and was caretaking for her 91-year-old father. As we know, …
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Take a look at who you helped in 2020
How You Helped Habitat Springfield In 2020: Your partnership in 2020 has supported a year of remarkable change for local families despite the challenges of the current pandemic. Over the past year, Habitat Springfield has continued our mission of building and repairing homes, meeting the urgent and long-term needs of our partner families who have …
For Bridget, owning a home was never a possibility
Sitting together on the couch in front of their family Christmas tree, Bridget’s family reflected on what it will mean to spend Christmas in their new Habitat for Humanity home. 3-year-old Gabby clapped her hands in joy saying, “not the old home!” when her dad asked if she was excited about living in their new …
Your vote matters for home affordability
1 in 6. That is how many families pay half or more of their income on housing. This means more and more families are forced to make difficult choices just to keep a roof over their heads. This is unacceptable. To address this challenge, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri and other local Habitat affiliates …
U.S. Air Force Veteran Warren – Raise the Roof 2020
Warren served the U.S. Air Force for 13 years. After his retirement from the service, he built a career in home renovations and construction. Warren lives on a limited income, and though he has the skills and knowledge to make repairs on his home, he doesn’t have the funds to do so. His roof was …
U.S. Navy Veteran Patrick, and his wife Connie. – Raise the Roof 2020
After serving as a Seabee in the Navy for 8 years, Patrick worked a variety of jobs before retiring in 2012. He suffered from an aneurism and almost lost his life in 2017. After this event, Connie, his wife, took on the care of her husband. Patrick and Connie moved into their 1950’s home more …
