Community News

Here's some updates from our habitat to yours.

Building a Foundation for Her Family’s Future

By Rayana Martin | Nov 3, 2025 |

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…

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Together, We’re Building More Than Homes

By Rayana Martin | Nov 3, 2025 |

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…

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Newsletter: November 2025

By Rayana Martin | Nov 1, 2025 |

Together, We’re Building More Than Homes As Thanksgiving approaches, we’re reminded of how powerful community can be when people come together to build something lasting. Families like Shantescia’s remind us…

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Raymond Carolina Handling Closes Out the Build for Shantescia’s Home

By Rayana Martin | Oct 25, 2025 |

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…

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Nuts & Bolts Newsletter: September 2025

By Rayana Martin | Sep 2, 2025 |

https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-september-2025

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Employer Matching: A Simple Way to Double Your Impact

By Rayana Martin | Aug 28, 2025 |

When donors look for meaningful ways to support families in need, they often focus on writing a check, giving online, or volunteering their time. What many don’t realize is that…

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A Veteran’s Story: Building Safety and Dignity at Home

By Rayana Martin | Aug 26, 2025 |

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…

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Safe Homes, Dignified Living: How Habitat for Humanity DeKalb Supports Seniors

By Rayana Martin | Aug 13, 2025 |

For many seniors in DeKalb County, simple daily tasks like taking a shower or entering their home safely can become overwhelming when age and health challenges set in. Elaine, a…

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Nuts & Bolts Newsletter

By Rayana Martin | Aug 1, 2025 |

https://mailchi.mp/dekalbhabitat/nuts-bolts-newsletter-august-2025

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Framing Hope: Thank You, Shallowford Presbyterian Church!

By Rayana Martin | Jun 2, 2025 |

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…

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