Thank You 2011 and Welcome 2012
What about 2011?! Well let’s see what was accomplished by volunteers in 2011: 30,000 + hours of volunteered time between: Construction of 4 homes, the Habitat ReStore, and 27 “A Brush With Kindness”Projects. 4 families now have homes – The Dickson Family, The Carpenter Family, The Barnett Family, and Estella Dudzik and Diana Archer. 27 … Read more
People can Volunteer in the ReStore?!?
YES you heard it right! The Habitat for Humanity of Springfield ReStore is a great place to volunteer. The Habitat ReStore is becoming increasingly better known in Greene County and the outlying communities. The ReStore is a one-stop shop for your new and gently-used home and building materials. Materials ranging from tile and laminate flooring … Read more
“Hammering for the Holidays” *UPDATE*
December 17th! Our previous post about Hammering for the Holidays is ready to be updated with news that we will be working on these four homes until December 17th to ensure we complete the homes at the highest quality possible. This new end date does not mean our families will not be able to move … Read more
Why is Habitat Thankful?
Giving Thanks to the Deserving There are many reasons why Habitat for Humanity of Springfield should be thankful during the Thanksgiving holiday. During this year’s annual Habitat Thanksgiving Potluck I will be thankful for my WONDERFUL volunteers! The volunteers that come through Habitat are a constant inspiration to staff and homeowners. The generosity and kindness … Read more
Hammering for the Holidays
What a Hectic Couple of Months! Habitat for Humanity Springfield has been going wild with construction at Builders’ Circle and boy are we excited about the work. After five and a half months of no “real” construction, the construction of four homes simultaneously is a welcome opportunity. Hammering for the Holidays! Habitat has had a … Read more
What’s the Haps at HFHS?
So what has been going on with Habitat for Humanity since the last post? Habitat for Humanity Springfield has begun construction in Builders’ Circle, the new “A Brush With Kindness” program is in full swing, and the ReStore is rocking and rolling! Habitat has been working with volunteers like crazy in all three areas of … Read more
Day of Caring
Last Thursday, August 18th was one of our favorite volunteer days at Habitat for Humanity Springfield. Every year Habitat for Humanity Springfield partners with United Way of the Ozarks for volunteer opportunities that local businesses and organizations can sign up to volunteer and make a difference. This year Habitat got to work with City Utilities, … Read more
A Taste of Our Volunteer Groups So Far
Volunteers are the LIFEBLOOD of this organization I know I have said this already but this statement is so very true and I need to reiterate the fact that without volunteers we would just be another construction or retail company. Our volunteers are both individuals and groups, I would like to spend a little time … Read more
We got a Blog!
First off, THANK YOU! Thank you to all of our past, present and future volunteers. Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization and the lifeblood of Springfield, MO. Without every single one of our volunteers we would not be able to reach out to our community in the ways we are now, and would not … Read more
