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Looking for a way to finally get on top of your money?
Make today the day you decide to own your money, not the other way around. Email Jasmine Moore at [email protected] to join our free Financial Peace University classes starting April 10, 2024 What is Financial Peace University? It’s the proven plan to help you master budgeting, beat debt, and live the life of your dreams.…
Read MoreQuarterly Impact Report: Oct 2023- Dec 2023
Support Our Home Repair Program Please visit dekalbhabitat.org/donate to give to our seniors in need. How about becoming a part of our family by joining the Carpenter Club monthly donor program? As a Carpenter Club member, you become a crucial pillar for Habitat for Humanity DeKalb’s donor program. Your monthly contributions help us maintain a…
Read MoreDeKalb to Host Second Medicaid Re-enrollment Event
DECATUR, Ga.— DeKalb County is hosting its second Medicaid re-enrollment event to help residents retain essential health insurance. “DeKalb County is partnering with the DeKalb County office of the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services and other state and local agencies to help residents access critical healthcare coverage,” said DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond.…
Read MoreEating pizza helps build homes?
The Donatos Family Foundation was created in 2022 to bring the company’s mission andpromise to life on a large scale and give back in the communities they serve. The Foundationsupports three key pillars: housing, health and hunger. The Donatos Family Foundation stays true to the words the brand lives by, “Every piece is important,” meaning…
Read MoreWill you join us on #GivingTuesday?
What is Giving Tuesday? GivingTuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of radical generosity. GivingTuesday was created in 2012 as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. Since then, it has grown into a year-round global movement that inspires hundreds of millions of people to give, collaborate, and celebrate…
Read MoreA Home Dedication to Remember
It was the beginning of fall, my favorite season, and I woke up excited in anticipation for the changing weather and colors. However, I had another reason to be excited that day because I was attending my first home dedication with Habitat DeKalb. After a quick drive, I arrived and joined the other staff and…
Read MoreHabitat DeKalb Has Been Selected As A Grant Recipient From The Imlay Foundation
Habitat DeKalb is pleased to announce that it has been selected as a grant recipient from the Imlay Foundation. We received $25,000 for our general operations to provide funding to cover the day-to-day operational expenses that come with running a successful nonprofit and keeping it afloat. Some of the expenses we may finance through a…
Read MoreUnderstanding Property Taxes
What is property tax? Every year, millions of homeowners pay property taxes. Property tax is a tax paid on property owned by an individual or other legal entity, such as a corporation. Most commonly, property tax is an ad-valorem tax–which means it’s based on the property’s assessed value. Property taxes are a major source of income for…
Read MoreNuts & Bolts Newsletter- June 2023
Hello Family, Whew! Can you believe we are at the halfway mark for 2023? Before we know we will begin to see Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decorations going up! I’m reminded of a term I’m sure many of us have heard that “time flies when you are having fun” and that rings true for us here…
Read More8 Tasks You Shouldn’t Ignore This Summer
Like a regular health check-up, a home maintenance schedule is important for every house’s upkeep. Continuing to check on your exterior, appliances, heating and cooling, plumbing, security, and electrical systems will help prevent breakdowns, save money, and keep your home looking its best. Naturally, you may not want to spend a large chunk of your…
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