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Building a Foundation for Her Family’s Future
Shantescia dreams of providing a stable and secure home for her daughters—a place they can truly call their own. Right now, she and her girls live in a small two-bedroom…
Read MoreTogether, We’re Building More Than Homes
Families like Shantescia’s remind us why we do what we do. She dreams of providing a safe, stable home for her daughters—a place they can truly call their own. Through…
Read MoreRaymond Carolina Handling Closes Out the Build for Shantescia’s Home
As the final volunteer group to serve on our Stone Mountain home build for future homeowner Shantescia, the team from Raymond Carolina Handling arrived with willing hearts and ready hands—eager…
Read MoreA Veteran’s Story: Building Safety and Dignity at Home
When Anthony Hill Sr., a proud veteran, reached out to Habitat for Humanity DeKalb, his message carried both urgency and hope. His home, once a place of stability, had begun…
Read MoreFraming Hope: Thank You, Shallowford Presbyterian Church!
What a difference a week makes! When we last visited this home, only a few walls had gone up. But on Saturday, May 31st, thanks to the help of volunteers…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity DeKalb Welcomes New Board Members
DECATUR, GA (May 21, 2025) – Habitat for Humanity DeKalb is pleased to announce the appointment of seven new members to its Board of Directors: These accomplished professionals bring a…
Read MoreRestoring Dignity, One Home at a Time: Bernard’s Story
A Home Built on Pride and Purpose When Bernard purchased his home in 2009, it represented more than just a roof over his head—it was a symbol of hard work,…
Read MoreHabitat for Humanity DeKalb Hosts Groundbreaking Ceremony for New Home in Stone Mountain
Stone Mountain, GA — On May 16, 2025, Habitat for Humanity DeKalb held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction on a new home in Stone Mountain, Georgia.…
Read MoreGlenda’s Story: Finding Comfort at Home Again
A Home Filled with Memories Glenda has called her mother’s house home for over five years. An only child, she retired early to care for her aging mother full-time. The…
Read MoreA Home Full of Memories: Keeping Albert and Julia’s Home a Haven
For Albert and Julia, home isn’t just a place to live—it’s where they’ve built decades of memories. At 69, they’ve spent over 40 years together in the same house, making…
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