Habitat for Humanity of Springfield is known for building homes in the Springfield area, but the organization does so much more. Habitat-Springfield assists with minor exterior home repairs, critical home repairs, and operates the Habitat ReStore. Your help is needed this fall to ensure the families in need of these programs are reached.
“Habitat for Humanity of Springfield has great volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups. A few hours on a work site or in the ReStore can make a positive difference in the life of a family and in the life of the volunteer. I have seen this on a daily basis with volunteers and families throughout the organization,” said Tommy Hawkins, Habitat-Springfield Volunteer Coordinator. “Sign up today to be a Habitat Volunteer, learn some new skills, help some wonderful families, and have fun!”
Individual and group volunteers with skill levels ranging from novice to expert are welcome to join. Volunteers must be 16 years old, and willing to work half or full days 9:00-4:00 on work sites or half or full days 9:00-6:00 in the ReStore.
For more information on volunteering please contact Tommy Hawkins at 417.829.4001 ext 112 or at tommyhawkins@habitatspringfieldmo.org.
About Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO
Habitat for Humanity of Springfield believes every person in the Springfield and surrounding area deserves to live in safe, decent, affordable housing. As one of 2,300 affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat Springfield builds an average of 10 homes each year. Since 1988, Habitat Springfield has either built or rehabilitated over 250 homes, providing shelter for more than 600 men, women and children in Greene County. Habitat Springfield partners with deserving families and individuals to build homes, and we rely on support from the community to provide compassionate construction. Community volunteers and corporate sponsors help Habitat Springfield fulfill our mission to provide safe and affordable housing to those who would otherwise go without.
Families who partner with Habitat for Humanity go through a rigorous application and selection process and are then expected to perform 350 volunteer hours before closing on their home. Once families complete the program requirements, they are financed for a zero-interest home loan, which is later recycled back into the program through homeowner payments, to provide funding for future projects.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is a global nonprofit Christian housing organization that seeks to put God’s love into action by bringing people together to build homes, communities and hope. Since 1976, Habitat has served more than 500,000 families without regard to religion, race, gender or nationality by constructing, rehabilitating or repairing homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to financing to help families improve their shelter conditions. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please visit www.habitat.org, or follow us at www.facebook.com/habitat or atwww.twitter.com/habitat_org or join Habitat’s blog community at www.habitat.org/blog.
For more information on the Habitat ReStore, applying for a Habitat home, or to donate/volunteer, call the Habitat office at (417) 829-4001 or visit habitatpsringfieldmo.org.