Community News

Here's some updates from our habitat to yours.

This Saturday: You’re Invited! 2 Home Dedications in 1 day!

By Habitat Dekalb | Jun 25, 2021 |

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…

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Starting over with a Habitat Home

By Habitat Dekalb | Jun 20, 2021 |
Habitat for Humanity DeKalb

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…

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No more basement bail-out: Two Army Veterans & a Home Depot Foundation Grant

By Habitat Dekalb | Jun 20, 2021 |
Sump pump repair

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.…

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Long-time partners help us build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter

By Habitat Dekalb | May 27, 2021 |
Team Work

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…

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We salute older Americans during Older Americans Month & throughout the year

By Habitat Dekalb | May 23, 2021 |
May Older American Month

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…

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A new home is stability & a safe place to play

By Habitat Dekalb | May 18, 2021 |
Build with us

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…

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Health and Wellness Fair

By Habitat Dekalb | Oct 24, 2019 |

Mercer University College of Pharmacy in partnership with the Clarkston Community Center invites you to attend a Free Health & Wellness Fair! Drop-in anytime to receive a FREE blood pressure…

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Thank you, from the bottom of our hearts (Day 8 – Global Village Trip)

By Habitat Dekalb | Jul 6, 2019 |

To understand just what this Habitat for Humanity house means to the Kawka family, it helps if you first step inside their current home. See this one room? This is…

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A July 4th we’ll never forget (Day 7 – Global Village Trip)

By Habitat Dekalb | Jul 5, 2019 |

It was 3:30 in the afternoon here in Poland – time to set up for the party. As America celebrated July 4th, those of who traveled to Poland for the…

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For one American, this trip has a special meaning (Day 6 – Global Village Trip)

By Habitat Dekalb | Jul 4, 2019 |

Over the last several days, Irene Devine has been a whirlwind of activity: She’s hung drywall. She’s installed door frames and baseboards. And on a cool and overcast Wednesday afternoon…

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