Impact News
“Little Homes Build Big Houses!”
What is the Playhouse Project? The Playhouse Project is a unique opportunity that allows sponsors to partner with Habitat DeKalb to build a playhouse for a local family in need—providing…
Read MoreQuarterly Impact Report: Oct 2023- Dec 2023
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Read MoreHabitat for Humanity calls on Congressional lawmakers to address the nationwide affordable housing crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. (Feb. 6, 2024) — In the face of a historic housing shortage that includes a lack of entry-level homes and skyrocketing home prices, Habitat for Humanity will mobilize…
Read MoreState Farm awards Habitat DeKalb with the Neighborhood Revitalization Grant for historical Peters Park
State Farm’s Neighborhood Revitalization Grant helps local Habitat affiliates engage in the neighborhoods where they build, partnering with residents, young people and other stakeholders to invest in resident-led, equitable projects…
Read MoreMrs. Jacqueline: A Lasting Legacy of Community and Hope
Jacqueline is one of the trailblazers of the Lynwood Park community and is carrying out the legacy of her late parents Bishop Cornelius and Margaret. They migrated to Lynwood Park, one…
Read MoreMeet Ms. Tekisha: “This is a dream come true.”
To fully appreciate Habitat for Humanity/DeKalb’s latest project, it’s important, first, to take a step back in time. The year was 2012. President Barack Obama was elected to his second…
Read MoreMeet Mrs. Chiniqua
Mrs. Chiniqua is loving her golden years in Decatur and Dekalb County. Mrs. Chiniqua was born July 22, 1957, in Chattanooga, TN where she was educated in the public school…
Read MoreMeet Mr. William
William is happy living in Dekalb County. William was born in January of 1951, in St. Louis, MO as the youngest of four children. He was educated in the public…
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…
Read MoreThe Atlanta Foundation Supports Our Aging In Place Program
The Atlanta Foundation has awarded Habitat DeKalb with $7,500 to support our Aging in Place Program (AIP). AIP is designed to address the issues preventing older adults from aging safely…
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