Author: Hannah Spencer, Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, for SGFNN

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield recognized Woodland Heights Neighborhood Association President Becky Volz with a Helping Hands Award at its annual Hearts and Hammers Awards Luncheon Nov. 5, 2019 at University Plaza. The Helping Hands Award is given to individuals or organizations that volunteers time to builds, Neighborhood Revitalization projects,…

Habitat for Humanity of Springfield (HFHS) hosted the 10th annual Habitat Home Run: 5k, 10k, 1-mile on Saturday, Aug. 24, raising $16,705 for neighborhood revitalization efforts in Woodland Heights. Competitive runners and casual walkers of all ages woke up early and made their way over to Lafayette Park for a…

On Aug. 17, 26 volunteers from Missouri State University’s women’s softball team joined Habitat for Humanity of Springfield, MO (HFHS) to help with the Sidewalk Sweep in Woodland Heights. Sidewalk Sweep is an event focused on neighborhood revitalization in Woodland Heights, HFHS’s partner neighborhood. Sidewalk Sweep projects included yard cleanups,…