Community News

Here's some updates from our habitat to yours.

Lending hands and hearts to keep seniors at home safely

By Habitat Dekalb | Oct 4, 2021 |

Another successful home repair project is underway at Habitat DeKalb for deserving senior, Ms. Debbie of DeKalb County. The construction team, aided by dedicated volunteers, have accomplished many of the…

Giving locally and globally

By Habitat Dekalb | Aug 18, 2021 |

 We recently heard from Steve Cook, the newest member of the Tithe team at Habitat for Humanity International. He’s new to the Tithe team but has spent several years supporting…

Your guide to the child tax credit

By Habitat Dekalb | Jul 22, 2021 |

If you have children and your income is below a certain level, you will get money starting in July for every child you have under 18. Then you’ll get the…

Serving those that served: Owens Corning Roof Deployment Project

By Habitat Dekalb | Jul 15, 2021 |

Ronald, a U.S. Army veteran, husband, father of four, grandfather of 15, and Ellenwood resident, received a new roof on July 1st thanks to ARAC Roof It Forward, an Owens…

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…

Starting over with a Habitat Home

By Habitat Dekalb | Jun 20, 2021 |

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…

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

By Habitat Dekalb | Jun 20, 2021 |

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.…

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

By Habitat Dekalb | May 27, 2021 |

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…

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

By Habitat Dekalb | May 23, 2021 |

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…

A new home is stability & a safe place to play

By Habitat Dekalb | May 18, 2021 |

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…