Habitat for Humanity of Smith County

Habitat for Humanity of Hood County

Smith County Habitat — Mon, 20 May 2013 02:14:01 +0000

One of our Habitat for Humanity fellow affiliates has had a tough week, to say the least. Habitat for Humanity of Hood County, Texas is in the process of recovering from a devastating natural disaster that struck in their area.

A tornado managed to damage 61 homes in the Rancho Brazos neighborhood near Granbury Texas. Of those 61 homes, 58 were Habitat homes. Habitat for Humanity of Hood County also lost much of their tools and trailers in the tornado as well.

Please join with us at Habitat for Humanity of Smith County in praying for our Habitat family, those homeowners affected and for strength for everyone involved.

If you would like to give a monetary donation, please visit their webpage for further details. http://www.habitatofhoodcounty.org/pages/donate.htm

A video published shortly after the incident: Habitat for Humanity of Hood County

A photo of the aftermath from Granbury:

Filed under: Events, Home

We love Volunteers!

Smith County Habitat — Fri, 10 May 2013 01:28:36 +0000

At Habitat for Humanity of Smith County, we LOVE volunteers. What a wonderful gift to others!

On Saturday, a group from Mother Frances Hospital led by Jenny and a group from Wilhite Landscaping, led by her husband David made a difference! Thanks guys!

Filed under: Home, Volunteers

A Place to Call Home

Smith County Habitat — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:36:08 +0000

Recently, Habitat for Humanity of Smith County was made aware of a young woman who is purchasing a home through a local bank. Purchasing a home isn’t always newsworthy, but this particular purchase is.

You see, this young woman grew up in a Habitat for Humanity of Smith County home. Her parents purchased their home in 2003, when she was about 11 or 12 years old. This home provided stability, security and much more throughout her childhood. She grew up knowing what having a home means and is now providing this for her family through purchasing her own home.

As in this local story, decent, stable housing provides more than just a roof over someone’s head. It provides stability for families and children, a sense of dignity and pride, health, physical safety and security, and an increase of educational and job prospects. (source)

The impact of having a place to call home is far reaching and lasts a lifetime.

Filed under: Home

Service Honored

Smith County Habitat — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:56:13 +0000

Two years ago, the Home Depot Foundation partnered with Habitat for Humanity International and sponsored a Veteran Repair Corp Program. Only 3% of the one thousand plus US Affiliates were invited to participate in the pilot program.

Habitat for Humanity of Smith County was one of them.

A couple of weeks ago we were happy to learn that we were the NUMBER ONE affiliate in critical repairs completed for veterans in the United States. That’s right, NUMBER ONE in the ENTIRE United States, right here in Smith County, Texas.

Congratulations to all Habitat for Humanity of Smith County staff, volunteers and donors!

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Perception

Smith County Habitat — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 14:35:59 +0000

We all develop perceptions of organizations, stores and people. For instance, the common perception of the Habitat for Humanity of Smith County ReStore Home Improvement Center is one of just that a “home improvement center.” There you might find gently used or new building materials, paint, painting supplies, furniture, appliances, and so much more.

That perception has been absolutely correct until recently.

Now, you can find computers! Yep, that’s right, computers. “Recertified” laptops and desktops, all starting at just $99.99. They come with a 90 day warranty and have another 3 year warranty available. What a deal! I don’t know of too many places where you can purchase a computer for $99.99 while helping such a great organization!

Check out that selection of computers!

Stop by today!

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