Every year, Habitat for Humanity improves the living conditions of more than 3 million people around the world. Even for folks who are involved with their local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, it’s easy to forget just how much work Habitat does around the world. Here at Athens Area Habitat, we’re wrapping up the multi-year Read More
ReadThere’s an old joke — “for God so loved the world, He did not send a committee”. But in Athens, GA, there’s a committee that’s been quietly building, renovating, and repairing homes for low-income neighbors since the early ’90s. They’re called the “Committee of 1000” and they support the mission of their local Habitat for Read More
ReadIf you like good food, live music, and a lively auction, well, you’re in luck because Madison County Habitat for Humanity is hosting their Celebrate Madison County event this Saturday, September 22nd, 2018, in Hull, GA, with proceeds benefitting the local Habitat’s mission to provide affordable housing in the area. Madison County Habitat is celebrating Read More
ReadIt’s hard to believe now, but Habitat for Humanity was just 12 years old when it opened an affiliate in Athens, GA, in August of 1988. Today, Habitat is one of the largest builders in the US and one of the most widely known and respected non-profits in the world. And Athens Area Habitat — Read More
ReadLocal outdoor artist hopes to see more public art around Athens — “There are a lot of blank walls that need some color to them.” “I think it’s inspiring for people to see butterflies in the most random place possible,” says Athens, GA, artist Jessica Ulrich. “It brightens people’s day.” An extensive new mural by Read More
ReadLocal Athens eateries help build their community … literally! You can’t build a house without power. At Athens Area Habitat, we power our tools with electricity, and we power our crew and volunteers with excellent food catered by Athens area restaurants. As part of the Great Chain of Life, which you might remember from your Read More
ReadHow local artists, entrepreneurs, and hobbyists are helping to fund the building and renovation of homes for low-income residents in Athens, GA It all started in the summer of 2017 while Brian and Paige Dixon were staring at a shelf full of jigsaw puzzles, searching for something besides the same old seascapes, landscapes, balloon races, Read More
ReadIn April of 2018, the Athens, GA, affiliate of Habitat for Humanity raised over $18,000 by auctioning donated fine art pieces inspired by birdhouses, ranging from delicate jewelry to sculptures more than five feet tall. With that sum, Athens Area Habitat can completely restore an apartment to house a family in need. But by joining Read More
ReadAmerican families are shrinking, but their homes are growing. Despite a decline in average family size in the US since the 1970s, average home size has ballooned by 50% to more than 2,500 square feet. The “tiny house” movement is looking to change that. “We can’t have true tiny homes in Athens,” says Athens Area Read More
ReadAthens, GA, is enjoying a city-wide display of birdhouses, just in time for spring. But unlike most birdhouses, these sell for hundreds of dollars each. Over 40 artists from the Athens area have donated their work to the Ultimate Birdhouse Exhibit & Auction to benefit Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. While some pieces are fully Read More
ReadA little bit of snow didn’t stop Athens Area Habitat for Humanity from throwing a great party for the Committee of 1,000 in downtown Athens, GA, this past Thursday, an event co-sponsored by Georgian Hall and Thrivent Financial. The Georgian Hall’s historic grand ballroom in downtown Athens, GA, provided an elegant backdrop for this year’s Read More
ReadYou’ve probably donated to a “matching” campaign before, where others give if you do. But did you know… all your donations to Athens Area Habitat are dollar-matched, and then some! Habitat for Humanity didn’t start in Georgia, although the idea was born here. Its core formula for creating decent, affordable housing was conceived in Sumter Read More
ReadDid you know… if a thousand people gave just $70 each, that’s enough to build a new 3-bedroom, 2-bath home for a family in Athens, GA. Every year, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity expands the rolls of its Committee of 1000, a group of local citizens who pool their giving to literally build their community Read More
Read“My everyday life has changed for the absolute best,” says Sonya Fears of Athens, GA. “Besides the birth of my children, nothing has brought me a greater joy.” Sonya Fears is the most recent Athens community member to receive a Habitat home donation. This past September, Sonya finalized the closing of her home — she Read More
ReadThis past Friday evening, UGA students and Athens locals jammed Clayton street for the annual UGA Homecoming parade. This year’s theme was ‘Home is where the arch is’ and tasked UGA student organizations with capturing the spirit of the university. Our UGA Habitat student organization entered year’s parade with an extravagant float packed with bulldawg Read More
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