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Volunteer of the Month - December 2016
"I've learned a lot from these guys and you are all doing suchgood work here." ~ CarlCarl Malloy has been a regular volunteer on the Habitat for Humanity worksite for several months. "We love Mr. Carl!" This is a statement you will here frequently in discussions with the Habitat construction... read more
Meet the Habitat Board of Directors
Jose (Pepe) Estrada joined the Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors in 2014. He actively gives in many ways to the Northwest Arkansas community.In addition to his role as a Habitat Board Director, Pepe currently serves on the Southern Methodist University Cox School of Business Latino Leadership... read more
We Remember Those We Loved and Lost
We Remember Those We Loved and LostIn Remembrance of Those We Lost in 2016As the year comes to a close we would like to honor members of the Habitat family whom we lost in 2016. These three men lived lives which demonstrated the good in our community with kindness, joy, and generosity. They will... read more
25 Facts for 25 Years
Together we have been building homes, hope and a stronger community for 25 years. Your generosity has made it possible for Habitat homeowners to realize that they possess the strength needed to provide their family with a safe, affordable, stable home. We thank you and we look forward to the next 25... read more
Volunteer of the Month - October 2016
Thank you for 16 Years of Service to Habitat for Humanity!David Walton lived in the Fayetteville area for 11 years. In that time he has worked on each and every home Habitat for Humanity has built. Prior to that he spent 5 years building homes with Habitat in Oklahoma. We are honored to recognize... read more
Celebrate 25 for $25!
No one lives in dignity until we ALL live in dignity!Habitat for Humanity has been providing the opportunity for hard-working families to gain access to safe, affordable housing in Washington County for 25 years. As we wrap up 2016 we will complete our 53rd and 54th homes welcoming two more single... read more
Thank you and Prayers for Bike & Build
Thank you and Prayers for Bike & BuildThrough service-oriented cycling trips, Bike & Build benefits affordable housing and empowers young adults for a lifetime of service and civic engagement.Each year an extraordinary group rides through Fayetteville, AR on their journey from the east coast... read more
Our Habitat Partner Families
We would like to introduce you Sarah Pine. Sarah is one of the strongest women you will ever meet. She is an inspiration and one of the reasons we all get up and go to work each and every day. As we head into this holiday season please remember her words … “Gratitude changes everything.”For what are... read more
Volunteer of the Month - September 2016
She is a hard working Mother, a Community Leader and our Volunteer of the Month for September 2016.Julia Monk Over the last two years, Julia Monk has been one of Habitat for Humanity's most active volunteers. She chaired the committee for our first Women Build Project in over 10... read more
Meet the Habitat BOD - Clay Reed
I am a lifelong resident of Northwest Arkansas and currently reside in Springdale. After studying at NWA Community College and The University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, I began working at Arvest Bank in January 1995. In my free time, I enjoy traveling, camping and watching Razorback baseball games... read more
Why Are Volunteers Important?
Why are volunteers important?Volunteering is something nice people do, it’s something retired people do to stay active, or a nice way to teach young people to get involved. While these are all true statements the importance of volunteers goes well beyond this. Have you visited any of the following... read more
Volunteer of the Month - August 2016
If you have shopped in the Habitat ReStore during the last three years, you have seen the work of Mary Oxford, our Volunteer of the Month for August 2016.Mary OxfordVolunteer of the Month - August 2016Mary has been a regular volunteer in the Habitat ReStore assisting the staff and helping to further... read more
Volunteer of the Month - July 2016
She is raising a family, running a business and still finds time to give back to our community. Please let us introduce ... Dr. Holly AndersonVolunteer of the Month - July 2016 Dr. Holly Anderson is one of the two first-class owners of Uptown Eyes in Fayetteville. Holly has been a... read more
THANK YOU Bikes, Blues & BBQ
For several years now Habitat for Humanity of Washington County has participated in some way during the Bikes, Blues, & BBQ Rally. We always enjoy working with the BB&BBQ staff. They are a hard working group, dedicated to giving back to the Northwest Arkansas community.This year Habitat was... read more
Women of Strength - Rachel Fields
As a part of our Habitat for Humanity Women Build Project we have featured many historical Women of Strength. Rachel Fields has been a supporter of Habitat for Humanity and the Women Build Project and we are thrilled to feature her as our first Local Women of Strength."The First Lady of... read more
A History of Habitat
Habitat for Humanity (HFH) International was founded in 1976 in Americus, Georgia by Millard and Linda Fuller.Millard and Linda Fuller – Founders of HFH Having left successful business careers to live a life of service, the Fuller’s designed HFH so that those in need of safe affordable... read more
#GivingTuesday
On Tuesday, December 2, 2014, we will be part of a call to action that should help make history. We are celebrating a day dedicated to giving. A day when non-profit organizations, families, businesses, community centers, students, retailers and more will all come together for #GivingTuesday —... read more
Engage, Enlighten, Delight - Habitat Women Build 2015
Women Build -- What a Difference Habitat for Humanity Makes in the Lives of OthersEngage ... Enlighten ... Delight!Habitat for Humanity is one of a handful of organizations that I engage with ... I have seen its impact on families in Mexico, in Florida, in Alabama, and now in Northwest Arkansas.It... read more
Habitat for Humanity partners with University of Arkansas IFC
On Wednesday, September 10, 2014 Habitat for Humanity of Washington County broke ground on our 52nd home in Washington County, AR. Habitat is thrilled to be partnering with the University of Arkansas Interfraternity Council on this project. William French, IFC Vice President of Community Service,... read more
Introducing our newest partner family ...
We would like you to meet Sarah Pine. Sarah was accepted as Habitat partner family in July of this year and we are thrilled to welcome her and her children into the Habitat family. We know you will adore her as much as we do.Disney once said, "All our dreams can come true if we only... read more
Habitat Women Build 2015 - Strong Women, Building Strong Homes
My name is Malia Wycoff and I am the head of the Public Relations Committee for Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build 2015. It has been a great experience so far to work with such a talented and diverse group of women. I am so impressed that each of the 20 or so women has given up time... read more
Habitat Homeowner Honored by Washington Regional
Grinning from ear to ear as she showed off the new shoes, purchased with one of the many gifts give to her as the Washington Regional Medical Center's Employee of the Month, Pat Harnish told us about her award. She sat in their meeting listening as the Human Resource Manager talked of the... read more
What part of the story will you be?
It was a small galley kitchen with a table given to us by my grandparents and we were having meatloaf again because it could be stretched into more than one meal. I didn’t know this as a child. What I knew, was that this room, the kitchen, was the place we gathered each night for dinner. ... read more
The Heart of Habitat for Humanity - Our Families
I have been associated with Habitat first as a volunteer, as have all of our staff members, then as a part-time employee, and for the past several years full-time. A significant part of my position is as the Family Manager. This means I work with our partner families, handling everything... read more
It Takes More Than a Hammer and Nails
Cargill Cares Donation to Habitat for Humanity.Thank you! It takes more, more than a hammerMore than a hammer and nailsTo make a house a home…It takes a firm foundation built on faith and loveWith a whole lot of guidance from up aboveShow your neighbor what a friend is forWith... read more
A word from Julia - Chair of the Washington County, AR Women Build Project
My job with Truity Credit Union permits me to be in the community quite a bit, which exposes me to all that NWA has to offer as well as the various not for profits. Each group has a wonderful cause worthy of support, but my heart was drawn to Habitat for Humanity. I personally understand... read more
Facts About Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity gives away homes, right? Absolutely not!
HFH partner family building her home.This is a question we hear too often. Yes, here at Habitat for Humanity we build homes for families struggling to provide a safe, affordable, stable home for their children. That said, we need each of you to help us dispel the idea that we are a hand-out... read more
Generosity and Compassion Define the Culture in Fayetteville AR
Representatives from 11 organizations, all doing fabulous work throughout Fayetteville, gathered today at the Fayetteville Senior Center to receive their portion of an anonymous donation made through Compassion Fayetteville. Habitat for Humanity of Washington County, AR was blessed to be among... read more
This is How We Do Our Nails... 2015 Women Build
Ideas flying around the room, many conversations happening simultaneously, women stepping up to volunteer for multiple jobs … this was the scene in the Habitat for Humanity of Washington County (HFHWC) boardroom last Tuesday as a group of 18 women came together to begin planning the 2015 Women Build... read more
Wingfest2014
Habitat has begun to prepare for the KidZone as Wingfest quickly approaches. The public will sample various wings from a myriad of restaurants across Fayetteville and will vote on the best. This is the 10th annual Wingfest and the first year Habitat for Humanity will have a booth. Habitat will be hosting... read more
Faces of Habitat
Judy - ReStore CashierIf you have shopped at the Habitat ReStore in the last 3 years, you have no doubt been met with Judy’s smile. When asked what she likes best about being a cashier at the Habitat ReStore Judy tells us, “It’s the people.” Having spent years in offices and cubicles... read more
What about Habitat?
Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit organization benefiting families in need of a safer and more affordable home – serving the Washington County area. Many of these families have children and in some cases, kids with special needs or single parents. Each family goes through an extensive interviewing... read more
Spring Fest 2014
Join Habitat for Humanity and its sponsors on April 19th for the second annual Spring Fest in downtown Fayetteville on Dickson Street, a fun-filled day of vendors, art, music, and activities for all ages. The events kick off with a pancake breakfast at 7:00 A.M. and continue with a 5k run, bed races,... read more
Turning Hope into a Home
Rebecca Ponder, a single mother of three, joined the growing number of single mothers struggling to keep their children safe. Since Rebecca’s divorce of a 12 year marriage, she and her children are currently residing in HUD housing. Rebecca worries about the environment around them, drug transactions,... read more