Home is the Key

Now more than ever, families need the security and stability of a decent home that they can afford. The uncertainty so many of us feel today, far too many families have felt for a lifetime — if not generations. When any disaster hits — a storm, a disease, a financial crisis — it is always […]

every hand makes a difference

When life was changing around us due to COVID-19, one group of volunteers remained the same, our Weekday Crew – a group of long-time, dedicated Habitat Greensboro volunteers who have committed to weekly service. Because of social distancing and restrictions, volunteering looked a little different this past year. With fewer volunteers, Habitat Greensboro relied heavily […]

every purchase creates the opportunity for a better life

Mindful shopping combined with the excitement of the hunt draws ChesKesha to satisfy her passion for bargains at Habitat Greensboro’s ReStores. For 20 years, she has shopped the ReStore as a “single mom always looking for a deal when I was on a budget, and now I am a married mom still looking for a […]

every gift helps build a brighter future

Kenneth and Evelyn Sell share many special memories of building Habitat homes with their friends at Congregational United Church of Christ in Greensboro. As Evelyn’s 95th birthday was approaching in March of 2020, Kenneth read a newspaper article that inspired him to honor her with a very special birthday gift – a Habitat home built […]

working together to build community

“It’s such a beautiful way to bring the Muslim and Catholic communities together, and I’m just so happy to be part of this,” an emotional Don Brady exclaimed at the August 2020 dedication of the Habitat Greensboro home he sponsored through Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church. The homeowners are Salaheldin and Sanna, members of […]

revisiting one community | one house

It’s been one year since you joined the local community for One Community | One House to help Frank and Emma rebuild their home. Thanks to your support, they were able to move into their beautiful, new home earlier this year. After their move-in, Emma mailed Habitat a lovely thank-you note, expressing her gratitude for […]