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A Renaissance Volunteer: Glenn’s Second Career in Service
“Housing has always been my biggest interest when I was a planner,” he said. “And volunteering here, I feel like I’m doing something meaningful. I call it my Renaissance career.”
GMHFH
Oct 293 min read


One Morning. 6 Homes. Lasting Change.
Volunteers from the Canopy Housing Foundation, clad in bright purple t-shirts, gathered alongside Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity for the annual spring Rock the Block event
GMHFH
Jun 93 min read


Breathing Room
When mold crept into Leanne's ceilings and closets, her sanctuary became a threat.
GMHFH
Apr 23 min read


Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter with Habitat for Humanity
President Jimmy Carter’s life was a testament to the power of compassion and service.
GMHFH
Jan 71 min read


From ‘Just Making It Work’ to ‘This Is Ours’
Future Habitat homebuyer Kiara is eagerly anticipating a new chapter in her life as she prepares to settle into her very own home.
GMHFH
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Rooted in Hope
Future Greater Matthews Habitat homeowner Javonne Green knows the power of planting seeds.
GMHFH
Oct 1, 20243 min read


Preserving Our History: The Rowland-Clay Home
Explore James' journey for home repairs, ensuring safety and dignity in his family's historic house.
GMHFH
Apr 2, 20242 min read


The Rowland-Clay Home Restoration
Under our Home Preservation and Aging in Place Initiatives, we are set to commence work on the historic Rowland-Clay home.
GMHFH
Dec 18, 20232 min read


Thank You, Community
Michael and Janet, who had been living without heat for 2 years, found their lives changing with the GMHFH Critical Home Repair Program.
GMHFH
Mar 23, 20232 min read


Thankful All the Time
For Natalie, Isaiah, and their family, knowing they didn’t have to move again changed their outlook for the future. “
GMHFH
Oct 21, 20222 min read


Home is the Foundation
For Lissa, family is everything and her biggest goal is to be the best mom she can be for JaColby and her ten-year-old daughter, TaLeah.
GMHFH
Jul 18, 20223 min read


The Worth of Water
Vivian is one of the 2 million people in the US without water – and had been for 9 months.
GMHFH
Mar 22, 20224 min read


A Complete Home Rehab
We simply couldn’t allow the homeowner to keep living this way- it wasn’t safe for anyone to be living in this home.
GMHFH
Dec 7, 20212 min read


A Wide, Open Door
Natalie is more than a glass half full person - she reminds herself and her kids regularly that they are lucky to have a glass.
GMHFH
Sep 14, 20213 min read


Willie's Home
"I just didn't sit outside anymore, like I used to", Willie said, describing the adjustments she had made when the railings on her front...
GMHFH
Aug 26, 20212 min read

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