Habitat Press 2.0: News for Our Community

Habitat Press 2.0 | Vol. 81

January 15, 2024

1614 W. University Drive, Denton, TX 76201 | (940) 484-5006 | habitatdentoncounty.org

Celebrating a Man with a Dream

Habitat for Humanity is propelled by a vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.

Join us as we pledge to work harder than ever toward making Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s vision of a Beloved Community of justice, equal opportunity and love of fellow human beings a reality.

30 Years of Building Together

Dear Reader,

Since 1994, we have built 107 homes in partnership with families and the community. This 2024, we're elated to celebrate the 30-YEAR ANNIVERSARY of Habitat for Humanity of Denton County!

For three decades, we've made it our mission to bring our community together to build dreams and provide a safe and secure place called 'Home'.

We believe that everyone deserves a decent place to live, and every hand lent in assistance brings us closer to realizing this vision.

On this monumental anniversary, we'd like to express our heartfelt appreciation to our dedicated team of volunteers, generous donors, partner families, and the incredible community of Denton County. Your immense support has been the cornerstone of the homes - and hope - we've built.

As we reflect on our past and look to the future, we invite you all to join us in continuing this transformative journey. Together, we can ensure that every family has a safe, dignified and affordable place to call home.

What better way to celebrate this anniversary by kicking off the construction of the much anticipated Habitat Village. We invite you to be apart of the foundation of hope for this new community. Stay tuned for more details!

Lora Blakeslee Atkinson, MNM

Executive Director

Granite Construction

We extend our deepest gratitude to Granite Construction for their overwhelming generosity in making a $30,000 donation to Habitat for Humanity of Denton County for the Habitat Village!

Their incredible support has played a significant role in providing safe, affordable homes to families in need in Denton County.

We have seen some of the most hardworking and kind volunteers from this organization. To have them on board for the Habitat Village is not only exciting, it is an honor!

The Habitat Village

It is exciting to announce that our upcoming project, the Habitat Village, is getting closer to mobilization!

We can't wait to share more with you in the coming months. Keep an eye out for updates on our website as we get closer to the launch!

Located in Southeast Denton between Duncan St. and Hill St. and along Smith St., the Habitat Village will allow Habitat for Humanity of Denton County to have a firm foundation on which to build 35 affordable homes for the next 8-10 years!

We are thankful for all the donors, volunteers, and community members that continue to help make this dream a reality.

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Upcoming Events

Febuary 24: Disaster: Financial Preparedness & Recovery

Financial education is an important step for our homeowners. Our organization partners with businesses like Independent Financial to provide these classes for free.

Join us for our next Financial Education seminar on Saturday, February 24th at our new administrative offices! Classes will be offered in both English and Spanish and presented by Independent Financial! Click the link below for more information or email Nancyrod@hfhdentoncounty.org.

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Volunteer at the ReStore!

Did you know you can volunteer at the ReStore? We are looking for several new volunteers to help out at the ReStore this year: Retail Associates, Donations Assistants, and ReStore Copilots. If interested, please visit our website for more information and to sign up.

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Want to drop off a donation? Donations are accepted Tuesday-Saturday from 8AM-1PM during the Summer. Get directions and store hours. For any questions on what we accept at the ReStore, call (940) 382-8487, or visit our website.

Interested in scheduling a pick-up? Schedule a pick-up online today.

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Cars for Homes: Donate a Vehicle

Financial wellness means having a healthy and balanced relationship with money, where you feel confident and in control of your financial decisions. Financial knowledge is empowering and the key to a secure future.

When you donate your old car, you're not just parting ways with a vehicle — you're funding programs like financial education, which is part of our Habitat homeowners process.

Start your vehicle donation today!

Give Monthly

It's never too late to support Habitat on a monthly basis! A monthly gift of just $10 quickly accumulates to help more families achieve their dream of homeownership. By investing monthly, you join a community committed to sustaining Habitat for Humanity of Denton County's mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. You help keep Habitat homes affordable for the hardworking families who need it most. Sign up to give monthly today!

Give now!

Shop and Give

In almost every grocery store in Denton County, shoppers can swipe a store card to save a little money. What most people don’t know is that you can add Habitat for Humanity of Denton County to your card and a percentage of your purchase goes directly to help build houses. It’s easy, it’s free, and it helps families in need live in decent homes.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to sign up for these programs. Together, our everyday purchases will add up to help us eliminate poverty housing.

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