The Shotts’ Habitat Story James and Christine are the loving parents of eight children, ranging in age from 3 to 12. The Shotts’ Habitat story began a few years ago. They were spending $795 on rent for a three-bedroom home that was breezy, drafty and too small for their family of 10. “Our electric bill …
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Aaron and Carmen’s Habitat Story
Aaron And Carmen’s Habitat Story Aaron and Carmen’s Habitat story began in 2016. They were living in a rental home that had black mold, a leaky roof, an AC that didn’t work. The couple was also in constant fear of the landlord deciding to sell the house. They would have to find a new place …
Home for the Holidays- Amanda’s Habitat Story
Amanda’s Habitat Story Amanda is the dedicated single mother of three children; two teenagers and Bella, a seven-year-old who plans to attend Princeton someday. Amanda’s habitat story first began when she applied for our homebuying program a few years ago. She was initially denied but did not let that get her down. Amanda worked on …
Sidewalk Sweep cleanup held in Woodland Heights
On Saturday, August 17th, 2019 from 9:00am-1:00pm, 26 volunteers from the MSU Women’s Softball Team joined Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) to help with Sidewalk Sweep. Sidewalk Sweep is an event focused on Neighborhood Revitalization in Woodland Heights, HFHS’s partner neighborhood. Learn more about Neighborhood Revitalization here! Sidewalk Sweep projects included yard clean-ups, …
Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala raises $134,171 to build a home
The fourteenth annual Tool Belts & Bow Ties gala hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS), held Friday, March 22, 2019, raised $134,171 to build a home for a local family. This is the highest grossing event revenue in the organization’s history, a 19% increase in revenue from the previous year. Funds will …
Compassion where it’s needed – Mindy’s Story
Your support of Habitat for Humanity during our Raise the Roof Giving Challenge will help us do MORE for MORE families in the Ozarks who are struggling to maintain a safe, decent, affordable place to live. If you’re like my family and I, you are blessed to live in relative stability, comfort and safety and …
