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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 . . .
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 . . .
Meet Michael and Amber: A Story of Faithfulness and Diligence
When Michael and Amber first heard about Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties, they had no idea it would lead to a life-changing opportunity. As a newly approved Habitat Partner Family, their journey to homeownership is a testament to. . .
Meet Kenya: A Story of Hope and Resilience
We are thrilled to introduce you to Kenya, our newest partner family member at Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties! Kenya is a remarkable woman who, despite numerous challenges, has shown unwavering strength and determination. With her two children by. . .
Short Home Dedication
Over a decade ago, Lincoln Street Renewal was a dream held by local officials to revitalize an area that had suffered deterioration and decay for many years. We are honored to have partnered with the city and with generous individuals, churches, businesses, and groups. . .
Berry Home Dedication
We celebrated with the Berry family today and cheered as Janice Mueller of RE/MAX Creative Realty handed Brittany Berry the keys to her forever Habitat home! What a joy to see this beautiful family empowered to find the strength and stability that comes with. . .
Short Family: The Hometown Build
The Hometown Build is the future home of the Short family. Miranda Short is a single mom who has risen out of very challenging housing circumstances to find a better life for her and her young son. A couple of years ago, she took a chance and started her own cleaning. . .
Habitat: Empowerment for Life
If you think that Habitat homeownership is just about a house, you will change your mind after hearing Heather West's moving story of empowerment and safety found through Habitat for Humanity homeownership. . .
Amadon Home Dedication
Juanita Amadon prayed for a home for many years. We are honored that God chose to use Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties to answer to her prayers. Watch as Juanita receives the keys to her forever home! A Special Thanks To.. . .
Rogers Home Dedication
What a beautiful day! We are excited for the Rogers family and grateful for the many supporters who help make it possible. If you didn't get to join the celebration in person, we encourage you to watch this video of the Rogers' special day! A Special Thanks. . .
Meet the Berry Family
35-year old Brittany Berry has come full circle, growing up in Winchester, moving to Nicholasville, moving to Lexington, and returning to Winchester about seven years ago to continue raising her children. Her future home on Lincoln Street is a short walk from where. . .
The Chaney Home Dedication
Santana Chaney has waited a long time for her dreams of homeownership to come true. She is thrilled that she will soon have a safe, decent, affordable place for her and her two active boys to call home! Come celebrate their big day as we dedicate their forever home. . .
Skinner Home Dedication
Come celebrate with Jamie Skinner and her daughter Trentity as they dedicate their forever home and begin their new lives as homeowners! Here are the details: Date: Saturday, January 22, 2022Time: 2:00 pmLocation: 12 Lincoln Street, Winchester, KYA Special Thanks. . .
Wells Fargo Builds
Habitat for Humanity of Madison and Clark Counties is one of more than 220 Habitat organizations awarded a grant from Wells Fargo as part of its nationwide initiative to help low-to-moderate income families construct and improve homes across the country. We are so. . .
An Answer to Prayer
Andrea Rogers calls the day her son came home from pre-K school with a Habitat for Humanity flyer in his backpack a godsend. She and her husband, Kenneth, had prayed for a bigger home for five years. Andrea filled out the Habitat homeowner application form with help. . .
Callahan Home Dedication Highlights
There was so much joy at the Callahans' Home Dedication when Brooke and Cody received the keys to their forever home and turned the page to a new chapter of their lives! We hope you celebrate with them as you enjoy this highlight video of their BIG day! You'll want to. . .
The Hisle Home Dedication
Home for the Holidays Many hours of hard work have gone into transforming the Hisle's recyled house into the perfect place for them to call home, and now, they will be moving in just in time for Christmas! To ensure everyone's health and safety, the dedicaiton for. . .
The Callahan Home Updates
The Callahan's home is underway and we want to keep you up to date with the progress. Scroll this page for videos that will give you a front-row seat as they build their home from the ground up.The Paint, Floors, Cabinets, and More! June 25, 2021 The Callahan home is. . .
Meet the Callahans
Habitat for Humanity builds homes. That’s something most people are familiar with. The ripple effect that Habitat has on partner families is perhaps something less familiar. For the Callahans, partnering with Habitat and the promise of a new home has rescued their. . .
The Hisles’ Habitat Experience
Gary and Amanda Hisle take a moment to share what it has been like being a Habitat Partner Family and how their Habitat experience is changing their lives. Gary, Amanda, and they boys will be moving into their Habitat home in early December, just in time to decorate. . .