Posts by Rayana Martin
Steps to Build a Habitat House (Pt. II)
You learned about Phases 1-5 already. So you remember that one of the amazing things about American homes is that the huge majority of them are built using completely standardized…
Read MoreSteps to Build Habitat House (Pt. I)
One of the amazing things about American homes is that the huge majority of them are built using completely standardized building practices. One reason for this consistency is a set…
Read MoreThe Arnold Family
Katie appreciates what it means to be patient. During the pandemic, she left her job with the Department of Community Health so that she could care for her mentally challenged…
Read More10 Home Maintenance and DIY Tips
There’s no doubt about it, being a homeowner is a big job. Unlike an apartment complex where the maintenance crew takes care of the yard work, regularly cleaning the gutters,…
Read MoreHappy MLK Day from Habitat Dekalb!
Habitat for Humanity is propelled by a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live. We devote ourselves to creating that world because we believe everyone…
Read MoreThe impact of safe housing
For many, having a safe place to call home is simply a fact of life, like moving around easily or thinking clearly. However, others are less fortunate and have spent…
Read MoreBenefits 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…
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