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 fourteen playhouses delighted the 37 children who will enjoy them while helping these children envision a future where they could own […]
After fleeing religious persecution in Cambodia, the Rmah family moved to Greensboro in 2007. As their family grew to include seven children, finding an apartment or home to rent became difficult and extremely expensive. With the support of a family friend, the Rmah family learned about Habitat Greensboro and successfully purchased their Habitat home in […]
On Saturday, August 27, Habitat Greensboro dedicated its sixth home in the Willow Oaks community. The home dedication was held for the Ahmed and Mohammed family – Hatim and Aisha, and their children Osama, Mohammed, Hiba, and Amjad. David Kolosieke, President and CEO of Habitat Greensboro, began today’s dedication by recognizing the significance of the […]
On Saturday, August 13, 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 18th […]
On Saturday, May 14, Habitat Greensboro dedicated its fifth of six initial homes to be built in the Willow Oaks community. The home was dedicated for the Vasquez Family – Isayris and her daughters, Trinity and Milani. As the attendees gathered under tents to combat the steady rain, Habitat Greensboro President and CEO David Kolosieke […]
For Adil, the school lottery meant more than the “Mega Millions Jackpot” advertised on television. It meant the chance for a better life for both him and his family. Adil’s school lottery “win” meant the opportunity to fulfill a dream by moving to America from his home country of Morocco and becoming a US citizen. […]
“In life, no matter what comes your way, you have to stay strong and do what’s right.” When you meet Robert, you meet a kind, caring, and reserved man. Bryson, his young son, is all smiles and perfect manners, and the two are clearly an inseparable pair. What you do not, and will not, see […]
Habitat Greensboro dedicated its second of six homes to be built in the Willow Oaks community on Tuesday, February 22. Rosalind Simpson, Director of Homeowner Services & Neighborhood Outreach, shared, “I would like to think that the rain means showers of blessings.” Indeed the day was filled with joyful blessings as Didier and Christine and […]
As we prepare for Lent on Ash Wednesday, we open our hearts and minds to a time of reflection and preparation for Easter. It’s a season for listening and reflecting on what Lent can bring to our lives and the lives of others through us. Habitat for Humanity was founded, and continues to operate, as […]
When Lorane McIver closed on her Habitat Greensboro home on August 10, 2010, she never thought she would pay off her home in just 12 years. However, that’s exactly what she did this past year! Lorane shared that when she purchased her home, she was just 24 years of age and a single parent to […]
