Athens Area Habitat would like to thank the Athens Garden Club and the students, faculty and dean of the University of Georgia College of Environment and Design for providing the our Carpenter’s Circle development with a beautiful park area to be used by our wonderful homeowners and their families. Thank you to everyone who came Read More
ReadThis past Saturday, April 14th, Athens Habitat gathered with friends, family, supporters, volunteers and loved one’s of our former employee, Beau Harvey. Mr. Harvey’s role as an advocate for Habitat for Humanity has been admired and revered by many in the Athens community. With donations from many of his friends and volunteers, Athens Habitat was Read More
ReadThe race began at the Classic Center in downtown Athens on April 7, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. This benefited both the Athens Area Homeless Shelter and Athens Area Habitat for Humanity. We want to thank all of the runners and supporters during the 21st Annual Silver & Archibald Run/Walk for Home 5K. It was a Read More
ReadCheck out the new handicap ramp we built through our EHARP Program! Thank you to our volunteers! EHARP stands for Emergency Handicap Access Ramp Program. Athens Area Habitat for Humanity partners with HED and Multiple Choices for Independent Living to build ramps for low income physically disabled individuals to improve their quality of life. Know Read More
ReadFor those who don’t know, Athens Habitat for Hummanity has a pretty nifty thriftstore filled with a variety of donated goods such as clothing, electronics, furniture, and most important of all, great bargains. Come out here to 532 Barber Street to find awesome deals and chic finds! Now you may be asking, who is Mr. Read More
ReadThe Athens Area Habitat for Humanity’s 21st Annual Run Walk for Home is coming up! The event takes place Saturday April 7th at 8:00 am. The race starts and finishes at The Classic Center (300 N. Thomas Street) in Athens and the course consists of paved roads that include the North Oconee Greenway. This family Read More
ReadAthens Habitat would like to give a special thanks to local resident Noah! This year for his 7th Birthday, Noah decided to collect donations for Athens Habitat instead of receiving personal gifts. Noah was able to donate over $100 to our organization with the help of family and friends. We are very appreciative to have Read More
ReadSpencer and Mr. Green were invited to be guests on The Wendell Show! Wendell Scott, student of the University of Georgia, is the host of the first daytime talk show ever in national collegiate history. Athens Habitat is honored to be the Wendell Show’s featured organization for the Month for February. Check out their talk Read More
ReadThank you to everyone who attended our annual committee of 1,000 celebration on Thursday January 26th. The event was held at the Georgian and there was lots of great food and music. Yelenia Casas, the daughter of Habitat homeowners also gave a touching speech about her family’s Habitat experience. The celebration was held as a Read More
ReadOn Friday January 20, 2012 Athens Habitat for Humanity held a dedication ceremony celebrating the completion of House #74 and the official key exchange to new homeowner, Marie Pickens Woods. “I am very excited and am finding it hard to hold it together these days,” said Ms. Woods. “I am so grateful and thankful to Read More
ReadShevonda Brown is the future homeowner of house #76! We are so excited to welcome Ms. Brown and her children into the Athens Habitat family. Stay tuned for updates about Ms. Brown’s new home! If you would like to volunteer to help with the construction of House #76 please contact our Public Outreach Director, Ashton, Read More
ReadWere you at the Parade of Lights last night? We had a great time! Thanks to everyone who came and helped out, we appreciate everything you do!
ReadThis past week, the Athens Lions Club was so kind to think of one of Habitat’s tenants on Thanksgiving. The local Lions Club chapter donated Thanksgiving dinner to Ms. Linda James a new resident at one of Habitat’s apartments. Athens Habitat thanks the Lions Club for their generosity and especially wanted to express gratitude to Read More
ReadAthens Habitat can build a new 3-bedroom home for $67,000… a daunting amount for one person to give. But, if 1,000 people came together and gave just $67, they could change a family’s life forever, right here in our community. Your donation DOES make a difference! Don’t forget to donate your $67 today to become Read More
ReadToday on 11/11/11 we stop to honor America’s Veterans and celebrate their contributions to our country. Few have given more to our nation that the brave men and women who have served in our Armed Forces. Whether it is during times of peace or in times of war, they have protected our freedom. On this Read More
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