Smiles abounded as joy radiated from the faces of volunteers, parents, and children alike this fall when sponsor teams came together to build playhouses for the children and grandchildren of Habitat Greensboro homeowners. The eleven playhouses delighted the fourteen children who will enjoy them while helping these children envision a future where they could own […]
On Friday, June 16, Habitat Greensboro dedicated its 65th Raising Roofs House in partnership with the Greensboro Builders Association in honor of its 65th anniversary year. Since 2003, the Greensboro Builders Association has partnered with Habitat Greensboro bi-annually for Raising Roofs. Through this partnership, members of the Greensboro Builders Association volunteer their time, talents, and […]
Last October, Habitat Greensboro held our first Playhouse Project with 14 teams from a wide variety of businesses, churches, and community groups. These teams spent a full day constructing and decorating a playhouse for the children of Habitat Greensboro homeowners. Just like their parents made selections for their homes, the children submitted their requests so […]
On Thursday, April 20, the Greensboro Grasshoppers players and coaches will literally give the shirts off their backs to support Habitat Greensboro and the Greensboro Builders Association’s Raising Roofs Build. Pest Management Systems, Inc. (PMi) has been a proud sponsor of the Greensboro Grasshoppers for well over a decade and this will be the 19th […]
On Saturday, March 4, Habitat Greensboro dedicated its first ADA-compliant home for future homeowners Martha “Patty” and David and their grandchildren Jayna and Juan. The home was sponsored by the Greensboro Bar Association and is their ninth such partnership with Habitat Greensboro. The sun shone brightly on those gathered as Habitat Greensboro President and CEO […]
On Saturday, February 25, Habitat Greensboro kicked off the future home of Naomi and her daughters Erin and Jordyn. This is the eleventh of seventeen homes to be built by Habitat Greensboro in the White Oak Heights Community. This build was sponsored by the Richard Evans Family in memory of Mr. Evans. The overcast sky […]
On Saturday, February 18, Habitat Greensboro celebrated the Home Dedication for Tamara. This home was the last of five homes built in the Lincoln Heights community in partnership with the City of Greensboro and with North Carolina Disaster Recovery Funds. The sun’s rays shone brightly upon those assembled. Yet, they were eclipsed by the joy […]
The students, staff, and faculty of North Carolina A&T honored Dr. King’s legacy by partnering with Habitat Greensboro for their 2023 MLK Days of Service. From Friday, January 13, through Monday, January 16, nearly 400 Aggies helped build a better community through shelter. “Everybody can be great, because everybody can serve,” Dr. King said. “You […]
On Saturday, January 7, Habitat Greensboro celebrated the first Home Dedication of 2023 for Fantasia, her fiancé Nigel, and her son Kyrie. Despite the chilly winter weather and overcast sky, numerous friends and family members joined with Habitat Greensboro staff and board members to celebrate Fantasia and to acknowledge her journey to homeownership. Habitat Greensboro’s […]
A lack of affordable housing affects over 43,100 families in our community, who are paying over 30% of their monthly income for housing. With a lack of affordable housing options and substandard housing conditions in many low-cost rental units, households are forced to move frequently in search of better housing options. This includes individuals like […]
