Houston County Habitat for Humanity

THE 4 HOME BUILD (PERRY) UPDATE: August 16th

What's going on with the Perry Home? ... A lot! We have the home framed, roofed and sided. All the windows and doors are installed. Now we are focusing on the inside of the home.

The Tennyson Family is getting excited because it won't be long and their home will be complete! This family has been so patient throughout the process and we are excited for them to have their very own home!

We are so thankful for our community partners that help make this all possible. HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

THE 4 HOME BUILD UPDATE: August 13th

For those who have been following our 4 home build the 3 homes in our revitalization neighborhood are ALMOST COMPLETE!

We should be wrapping everything up this weekend and will be doing a DEDICATION CEREMONY on Saturday August 17th at 10a. The location will be 125 Orchard Way. We would love to have you join us!

It takes a community coming together to make great things happen. HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

We are so grateful for all of our local supporters who fund our construction budget. Dylan Wingate of WCH Homes accepts our annual Home is the Key Award for their generous full home sponsorship this past year. They are a great organization that cares and gives back to the communities they build in. Grateful beyond measure!

We want to thank all the volunteers that made laying sod on Orchard Way this past Saturday happen! A big shout out to Travis Salisbury and his crew at Salisbury Landscaping, Colby Moore and his crew at Grass Monkey Landscaping, Trinity United Methodist Church, and everyone else who helped. We appreciate this great community!

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We want to thank everyone who came to the Topps Family’s home dedication this evening. So many people put work into making this house a home again for Laverne and her daughter and they are very grateful. If you’ve been following this journey, this is the first rehab house we had ever done. This home was deemed unlivable but with hard work and volunteers, we were able to get the Topps family their home back. We dedicate this home to Mr. Michael Topps who passed in January 2024 and never got to see this project completed. We hope that Laverne and her daughter have many happy years here. 💚💙

🌟 We're Hiring: ReStore Manager 🌟

Are you passionate about making a difference and have experience in retail management? Join our team at Houston County Habitat for Humanity as our new ReStore Manager!

In this key role, you'll lead daily ReStore operations, drive revenue to support our building programs, and work closely with our community to boost donations. Your leadership will be pivotal in creating a dynamic, customer-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities:
Oversee daily operations and store layout
Maximize sales and profits through effective pricing and display
Manage staff and volunteers, ensuring a clean, safe, and organized facility
Build community relationships to enhance our donation base

Requirements:
3+ years of retail experience
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Capable of handling physical demands and driving a 16 ft box truck

What We Offer:
Starting pay: $20/hour
Paid holidays and PTO

Ready to make a difference? Send your resume to [email protected] or drop it off at our ReStore on 2607 Moody Rd, Warner Robins, GA. No phone calls, please.

Join us in supporting a great cause while enjoying a fulfilling career! 🌟

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED...

This SATURDAY Aug 3rd from 8am -12p to help do some landscaping and lay sod. We will be providing food and drinks. If you can help please reach out to [email protected] or send us a message.

Thank you for your support!!!

It is with a mix of gratitude and sadness that we announce the soon departure of our amazing Program Service Director, Tiffany Dupree, who has been an incredible part of our team for the past four years. Tiffany’s dedication and passion have been instrumental in selecting homeowners and guiding them through every step of the process. She has also led our repairs program, completing over 85 projects that have made a significant impact in our community.

Beyond her official duties, Tiffany has always gone above and beyond, stepping in wherever needed and ensuring that every event was organized to perfection. Her warmth and welcoming nature have made everyone feel like part of the Habitat family, and her efforts in fostering team spirit will be deeply missed.

As Tiffany embarks on her next adventure, we want to take this moment to celebrate all that she has accomplished and thank her for her unwavering commitment. Her hard work, kindness, and enthusiasm have left a lasting mark on all of us, and we are so grateful for the time we had together.

Please join us in wishing Tiffany all the best in her future endeavors!

Interfor Lumber in Perry and Mike Wells Towing teamed up for a most generous donation of lumber and delivery for the Tennyson family home. We absolutely could not build these homes without the support of our caring community members. Grateful beyond measure!
Special thanks to Interfor plant manager, Shield Bozeman!
Let's Build Together!

THE 4 HOME BUILD UPDATE: July 29th

Today we wanted to share an update on our Perry build or the Tennyson Family build. The house is coming along great!

Currently we have all the inner and outer walls up, the roof is on, and doors are hung. We also have the shed built but need to add the door and paint. Next we will be focusing on getting the widows installed.

We area excited for the Tennyson family as they are now one step closer to having their home finished. Stayed tuned for our weekly updates on the 4 Home Build. We have some great news coming soon!

It really does taking a community coming together to make great things happen. HOUSTON COUNTY ... LETS BUILD TOGETHER!!!

Check out this awesome fundraiser!!!

You could win a 10 couple / 20 person dinner experience worth $800 or the opportunity win several other great prizes.

And it’s only $10 a ticket. Get your tickets now and support two great causes in our community!

Thank you for your support!!!

We would love your support on our next project and to give big to the Houston County Habitat for Humanity. Only a few more days to purchase your raffle ticket. ♥️

HoCo Habitat would like the thank Houston County for their outpouring of love and support for the Spark's Family, who are the recipients of this years Veteran's Build Home! You have touched their hearts!

So far we have raised close to $70,000 and hoping to raise another $15,000 to fully fund the build. If you or your business would like to help support the Spark's Family Build ... click on this link: https://hocohabitat.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/25899

We would like start by thanking Publix Supermarket Charities for being our main supporting sponsor. Without you this build wouldn't be possible. We would like to thank the City of Warner Robins Government who has been a huge partner throughout the years!

We would like to thank some of the businesses who have stepped up so far to help support the Spark's Family Home Build: SunMark Community Bank, Morris Bank , Flint Energies and Cindy Lasseter-Gibbs, Realtor- Coldwell Banker Access Realty

We would also like to thank all the personal donors: Jeffery Hess, Angela Shelton, Rosalind Manson, Michelle Cox, Richard Kreutzer, Susan Hill, Virginia Hawkins, Jessica Green, Melissa Varner, Julia Wells, Joydi Ovalle, Careatha Daniels, Dr. Barbara Rowan, Mary Swan Lamar, Dawn Pollard, Valinda Wilson, and Sheila Reeves.

It really does take a community coming together to make great things happen. HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!

Check it out! We made the Houston Home Journal!

Houston County Habitat for Humanity receives grant from Lowe’s – Houston Home Journal The Houston County Habitat for Humanity received a $44,000 grant from Lowe's. The money will be going towards home repairs.

We want to thank the owner of MFP, Mr. Tim, for donating pizza and pasta salad to our entire team today!! It was definitely a morale boost and much appreciated! Give them a call and order some delicious pizza 🍕 💙💚

We are thrilled to have the support of Lowe's Home Improvement as we help Mr. James with replacing his rotten deck in Byron. Not only did we replace the deck, but with the help of the Lowes funding that we received, we were also able to add a wheelchair ramp for aging in place.

THE 4 HOME BUILD UPDATE: July 22nd

It's been a bit rainy this past week but in between rain showers and thunderstorms we were still able to get a few things knocked out. This was possible because of our amazing build team and volunteers!

As you can see we got the driveways and sidewalks poured. Also check out these cabinets with there newly installed counter tops. They look great and give the homes an almost finished look!

We would like to thank the Order of the Easter Star for being last weeks lunch sponsor! This is an amazing group that continues to support our cause and has a big heart and desire to serve our community!!!

It really does take a community coming together to make great things happen ... HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

Today, some of our Habitat staff was given a tour of Pulled From Wreckage Ranch & Rescue, a 501c3 non-profit in Elko Georgia that rescues, fosters and raises farm animals. The owner of the rescue, Ms. Charlotte McGee, sells tickets on the page for Saturday events she calls, “Coffee with Chickens” in which all proceeds go to maintaining the farm. Her dream is to be able to provide homeless veterans with a place to call home and teach them how to start their own ranch. They have also offered to volunteer with Habitat on our Saturday build days. The farm is located at 2977 US-41 Elko GA.
Please check out their page at the link below.
https://www.facebook.com/pulledfromwreckage?mibextid=LQQJ4d mibextid=LQQJ4d

Cyndy Lasseter-Gibbs with Coldwell Banker Access Realty of Warner Robins, GA has been a friend and supporter of Habitat for many years. Here she drops of a sweet donation for the upcoming Veteran Build in support of the Sparks Family! Grateful for the help!!

A heartfelt thank you to Priscilla, the Director of Georgia Military College's Warner Robins campus, for the warm welcome and tour of your beautiful campus! Your kind spirit and uplifting personality made the visit truly enjoyable.

We are incredibly grateful for Georgia Military College support in our various events over the years. Since 1879, GMC has been transforming students into authentic servant leaders and engaged citizens, grounded in civility and respect for others. If you are looking for a local college to attend this fall check out Georgia Military College and all they have to offer!

Thank you Georgia Military College for being a shining example of excellence in education and community engagement. Keep up the great work!

YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS AMAZING STORY...

Who is Billy Sparks? ... Billy is a local veteran with an amazing story that is touching the hearts of people all across Houston County and beyond. Houston County Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Billy to help build a home for him and his family. Thank you WGXA.tv for sharing Billy's Story!!!

BUT we can't do it alone and need your help! If you would like to help SUPPORT the Spark's Family Home Build please click on this link: https://hocohabitat.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/25899

It really does take a community coming together to make great things happen. HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

https://wgxa.tv/news/local/warner-robins-community-unites-to-build-home-for-army-veteran-bill-sparks #

Warner Robins community unites to build home for Army veteran Bill Sparks Warner Robins, GA (WGXA) - Orchard Way is buzzing with the construction of multiple homes, including a special one for Army veteran Bill Sparks. The foundation

Friends, we want to give a warm welcome to Charity Lucas King. Charity is joining us as our new Program Services Coordinator. She brings a wealth of experience and a fresh perspective that will be invaluable to our team and the programs we support. Charity has a strong background in program management and community services. Her passion for making a positive impact and her dedication to excellence align perfectly with our mission. We are excited to have her on board and look forward to the contributions she will make to our ongoing and future projects. Please join us in giving Charity a warm welcome and offering her our full support as she transitions into her new role.

📣 Exciting News from Houston County Habitat for Humanity! 📣

We are thrilled to announce a fundraiser raffle hosted by our friends at Little Sweeties Cakery.

They are working hard to expand their business to create a larger community space to benefit both kids and adults. Some of the activities include story time, STEM programs, cake decorating, sip and paint, and collaborative dinner experiences. But that’s not all—they're generously donating part of the proceeds from the raffle to support Houston County Habitat for Humanity! 🏠💛

There are four amazing prizes up for grabs, with the grand prize worth over $800! I couldn't resist stopping by and purchasing my ticket. 🎟️

Don’t miss out on your chance to win and support a great cause. To get your ticket, simply scan the QR code on the flyer or visit Little Sweeties Cakery at 585 Carl Vinson Pkwy, Warner Robins.

Thank you, Little Sweeties Cakery, for your incredible support and dedication to our community. Let’s all join in and make this fundraiser a huge success! 🌟

HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

📣 A big thank you to Hannah and Aubrey from ITVantix for taking the time to tour our revitalization neighborhood, where we are currently building three new homes for families in need. 🏡

It's businesses like ITVantix that enable us to continue our mission of providing affordable housing in Houston County.

For those who aren't familiar, ITVantix specializes in expert IT support, consulting, and managed services for businesses in Middle Georgia. Their top-tier information technology solutions are customized to meet the specific needs of each business they serve. 📊💻

We appreciate their support and encourage other businesses and organizations to get involved as well.

If you're interested in touring our three homes in the revitalization neighborhood, we'd love to show you around!

Just send an email to [email protected] to set up a visit.

HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER! ❤️

If you haven't been to the International City Farmer's Market you are missing out! ... Also check out their online store that has a ton of items and allows you to support local!

International City Farmers' Market isn't just your average farmers market. They have a huge heart for our veterans and our community. And we want to thank them for supporting Billy and his family's home build!!! Your support means a lot!

HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

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Thank you 41NBC / WMGT for sharing our story about the Spark's Family and this years Veteran's Build!

If you or your business would like to help support the Spark's Family Home Build you can donate or sponsor at: https://hocohabitat.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/25899

Thank you so much for your support and helping to make a difference in this family's life!

HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

Army Reservist Billy Sparks chosen for Houston County Habitat's 2024 Veterans Build - 41NBC News | WMGT-DT Billy Sparks, an Army Reservist Officer and Warner Robins native, chosen as Houston County Habitat for Humanity's 2024 Veteran's Build candidate.

We need your SUPPORT to help BUILD the Spark's Family a HOME ...

With the help of Publix Supermarket Charities we have $60,000 towards building the Spark's Family a home. We are looking to raise another $25,000 to fully fund the build.

If you would like to donate or sponsor this years Veteran's Build please click on the link in the text below. Thank you so much for your support and helping to make a difference in the life of this amazing family!

https://hocohabitat.charityproud.org/Donate/MiniCampaign/25899

HOUSTON COUNTY ... LET'S BUILD TOGETHER!!!

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We want to personally thank another volunteer of ours that has been with us for over a year now and has never publicly been thanked. Shawanna Banks has been our PAL (Partner Advocate Liason) to our new homeowners. This entails, supporting them through their homeownership journey and she takes care of the volunteers and crew leads on the construction site every Saturday. She also is on the Selection Committee, solicits for donations and assists with the repair program. She has been an invaluable volunteer and we appreciate everything she does. 💚💙

PRESS RELEASE: We want to thank Lowe's Home Improvement for all their generosity over the years and keeping out repair program going even further.