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How Habitat for Humanity Was Born Out of the Civil Rights Movement
When most people think of Habitat for Humanity, they picture volunteers in hard hats, swinging hammers, and raising the walls of a new home. But the story of Habitat for Humanity began decades before the first nail was ever driven - and its roots are deeply planted in the soil of the Civil Rights Movement.
June Newsletter: Progress on 105 Locust St. + Upcoming Volunteer News
105 Locust St. is progressing wonderfully! The foundation has been poured, the framing complete, and the siding is done! In the next few weeks we are preparing to move to interior work. A wonderful group from Keller Williams spent the day on site. Through their hard work, most of the siding was completed in an afternoon . . .
March Newsletter: Breaking Ground with Gratitude - Honoring Guy Patrick
In 1996, Guy Patrick helped form the first Madison County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, and later served as its Executive Director for almost ten years. To say Guy was beloved by his community would be an understatement. In speaking with Guy’s cherished wife Peggy, we learned that even once Guy retired, he never stopped volunteering. . .
February Newsletter: A New Beginning for the Hart Family
We are thrilled to announce our first family home build of 2025 for Sam and Brooklyn Hart! This precious family was officially approved for a home build last week and we are excited to break ground as soon as the weather permits! Sam and Brooklyn, along with their son and his dog . . .