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HA BI TAT F O R HU MANI TY O F SP RI N G FI E L D, MI SSO U RI ADDRESS 2410 South Scenic Avenue Springfield, MO 65807 PHONE 417-829-4001
Mission Statement
Testimonials
Seeking to put God’s love into action, Habitat for Humanity builds homes, communities and hope.
WEBSITE habitatspringfieldmo.org
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Dee Weller and her daughter, Paige, had been in rental properties for years. They’ve encountered numerous problems with their rentals that were not being fixed, including broken appliances, a leaking roof and more. “You’re either paying a lot for something you can’t afford, or paying less, but you get what you get,” said Dee. After a particularly frustrating week in a hotel room while their rental property was being fixed, Dee researched and reached out to Habitat for Humanity, applied to be a homeowner, and was approved!
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES 28 ANNUAL REVENUES $2 ,482 ,000 BOARD OF DIRECTORS C HAIRPERSON: Miles Ross President BOARD OF DIRECTORS Matt B ailey Buddy B all Matt Cash Megan Creson Denise Dunaway Dana Elwell Duston Farrell Ramona George Eric Gerke Glenn Green Jeremy Hahn Jordan Hall Julia Holmes Matthew Keeth Rusty MacLachlan Greg Morris Jacqueline Post Kelly Warren
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Habitat for Humanity serves residents from Greene, Christian and Webster Counties, but currently only builds and repairs homes in Greene County. Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, Missouri’s model of homeownership leverages volunteer labor, financial contributions and donated materials. Like all nonprofits, we depend on volunteers and donations. Unlike other nonprofits, we have a steady form of income through ReStore sales and payments from homeowners. The ReStore accepts donated items from the community and sells those donations to the public. Our homeowners purchase their Habitat home with a 0% interest (0% APR) affordable mortgage and their mortgage payments fund future homes. These sources of income, along with generous financial donors and grants, allow us to maintain a consistent level of service to our community.
12 Month Goals 1. Continue neighborhood revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights neighborhood located in Springfield’s Zone 1 by collaboratively working to improve the community’s quality of life. 2. Build and renovate 4-6 houses a year for Habitat partner homebuyers living at 30-80% of the area’s median income. 3. Continue to grow our home preservation and repair programs that assist homeowners without the financial means to repair their home. Habitat serves nearly 100 households each year with repairs ranging from exterior cleanup to roof replacement.
By partnering with Habitat for Humanity, the Wellers will soon own a three-bedroom, one-bathroom home. Habitat is working with Dee to accommodate her accessibility needs, such as providing lower light switches, higher power outlets and appliances that she is able to use and operate without support. “A lot of things are going to be more accessible to me, and I’ve never lived in a house that’s accessible for me, so I’m excited.” Paige is particularly looking forward to finally be in a place she knows is her permanent home and to add a dog to the family, as they cannot currently do so in their rental. Dee continued, “I’m excited to own my own home and do it how I’d like. Of course, it is a huge responsibility, but I’m ready for it. I’m a responsible person – absolutely!” The Wellers’ home is already constructed, but renovations began in mid-June 2021 and should be completed in fall 2021. “Forever home. That’s the way we look at it. I’m never moving again. We’ve worked hard for it, and it feels great!”
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How People and Businesses Can Help Individuals and businesses can donate funds, property and in-kind gifts to sponsor construction costs; donate to our endowment fund to sustain our organization; or donate new and gently used home improvement items to the Habitat ReStore. We’ll even pick up your large tax-deductible donations for FREE! The ReStore is open to the public and funds raised support Habitat’s mission to build strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. SPRINGFIELD BUSINESS JOURNAL | ADVERTISING SUPPLEMENT
