Posts by Habitat Dekalb
Giving locally and globally
We recently heard from Steve Cook, the newest member of the Tithe team at Habitat for Humanity International. He’s new to the Tithe team but has spent several years supporting Habitat donors and tithers in the national office of Guatemala. Steve called Sharon Steele, Executive Director, to say thank for supporting the Global Mission Fund.…
Read MoreYour guide to the child tax credit
If you have children and your income is below a certain level, you will get money starting in July for every child you have under 18. Then you’ll get the same amounts around the same time every month for the rest of the year. Sounds simple, right? But as with anything involving taxes, there’s much…
Read MoreServing those that served: Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project
Ronald, a U.S. Army veteran, husband, father of four, grandfather of 15, and Ellenwood resident, received a new roof on July 1st thanks to ARAC Roof It Forward, an Owens Corning Platinum Roofing Contractor, as part of the Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project. Through a partnership with Habitat for Humanity – DeKalb, Ronald was selected…
Read MoreThis Saturday: You’re Invited! 2 Home Dedications in 1 day!
You’re Invited!! Thanks to all of you, we did it! We have worked hard, and let nothing stop us from reaching our goal. Through one of the toughest years, you all stepped up and answered the call to serve. We were able to welcome two new families into a new beginning! On Saturday, June 26,…
Read MoreStarting over with a Habitat Home
One in 7 households in the U.S. pay half or more of their income on a place to live. That means the rest of their paycheck has to cover all of their other costs. Habitat for Humanity – DeKalb (HFHD), for over 30 years, has provided a clear path to home ownership for hard-working, low-income…
Read MoreNo more basement bail-out: Two Army Veterans & a Home Depot Foundation Grant
Bailing out your basement every time it rains in Georgia is not a great way to spend your retirement from the Army. Mitchell and Estella can attest to that statement. A busy couple who were able to benefit from our Senior Repair Program and Home Depot Foundation grant. The Senior Repair Program at Habitat DeKalb…
Read MoreLong-time partners help us build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter
We are fortunate at Habitat for Humanity – DeKalb to have many long-time, committed partners that donate and volunteer with us on a regular basis. These organizations help ensure that we are able to keep building, rehabilitating, and repairing homes for deserving families. Paragon Bank is one such partner. Paragon Bank is based out of…
Read MoreWe salute older Americans during Older Americans Month & throughout the year
May is Older Americans Month. It is a time to recognize the contributions of older adults across the nation. Here at Habitat for Humanity – DeKalb, the average age of our core volunteers is between age sixty-five to seventy-five. Older adults have built strength and resilience throughout their years. We must be sure resources are…
Read MoreA new home is stability & a safe place to play
The last year has presented some challenges for all of us to varying degrees. At Habitat for Humanity – DeKalb, we are in the business of building strength, stability and self-reliance through shelter. Last year was one for the most uncertain in our over 30-year history. We kept the projects going with hard work, determination,…
Read MoreCOVID-19 FAQ’s
HUMAN SERVICES DEPARTMENT OF DEKALB COUNTY GOVERNMENT BUILDING EXCELLENCE In DeKalb Damon Scott, Human Services Director COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions Click on the links below to find answers to the following questions: How It Spreads Person-to-person spread The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. • Between people who are in close contact with…
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