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Benefits of Homeownership
Dekalb County According to the 2010 census, there were 665,865 individuals living in Dekalb County, Georgia, of which 11% of the population were below the poverty line. There were 145,825…
Read MoreSharing Holiday Traditions
In the spirit of the holiday season, we wanted to share some traditions that some of us have during this time of year. We’d love to hear what yours are…
Read MoreHabitat Dekalb appreciates you!
Dear Friend, On behalf of Habitat for Humanity DeKalb, I greet you with warm thoughts and words of gratitude this holiday season. Whether you are a donor, a volunteer, a…
Read MoreGrant award from Southface!
We are so grateful that we are officially a GoodUse grantee! Thanks to our partnership with Southface, we can upgrade our facility with efficiency improvements, reduce utility costs and reinvest…
Read MoreGet ready for Giving Tuesday
We hope you are about to enjoy some time seeing folks that are important in your life, or maybe finally get that alone time you need. Either way, we hope…
Read MoreMeet the Dekalb County Police Department: South Precinct
The Dekalb County Police Department South Precinct is hosting several events to meet with the community. These meetings are great opportunities to meet and share concerns with the South Precinct…
Read MoreHow does a Habitat house become a home?
Hello friends! October is well under way. And we will be breaking ground on the new home build in just a few weeks. You might be curious – just how…
Read MoreMother’s Day Message from Sharon Steele, Executive Director
“A house is made of walls and beams; a home is built with love and dreams.” -Raplh Waldo Emerson But, what if you’re a mother trying to build your home,…
Read MoreApril is National Volunteer Month
This month, we salute the 300 individuals and 18 groups that have volunteered with us for their unwavering service to Habitat for Humanity-DeKalb. They are instrumental in achieving our mission…
Read MoreRetirement, a safe home, and time to make a difference
It is inspiring to see a senior home repair project be a group event. Impressive things can happen when people and organizations come together. This happened for a deserving retiree…
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