Habitat Happenings Newsletter

HOME SWEET HOME

We had the honor of welcoming home not one, not two, but THREE families this month! Lozusha, Paige, and Elizabeth have successfully completed our homeownership program, including homebuyer education, budget coaching, and 600 hours of combined sweat equity!

Though their stories may vary, these three incredible women had one thing in common- they wanted a better life for their children. As we proudly hand over the keys to their new homes, we are confident that their futures are bright!

Check out all of the photos from dedication day below!

REPAIRING HOMES & HEARTS

John Leach, Sr. has lived on Dabney Drive in Franklin since 1981. The avid bodybuilder and devoted family man served as an engineer for the Franklin Fire Department for 27 years.

In the summer of 2022, Mr. Leach fell off his front porch and suffered a permanent spinal injury. He has been recovering in the hospital for several months and has been diagnosed as a quadriplegic. Though he is undergoing physical therapy to regain his motor functions, he will likely spend the rest of his life confined to a wheelchair for the rest of his life.

Through our Critical Repair Program, we added a ramp and railings to the entrance of his home, widened all of the doorways to accommodate a wheelchair, and remodeled the bathroom to meet ADA standards.

Now Mr. Leach can live comfortably in his longtime home! If you or someone you know is in need of a critical home repair, please contact our team below.

TYLER HUBBARD

Country music star, Tyler Hubbard, of Florida Georgia Line, stopped by to help us build the future home of the McClain family. Through Cornerstone Building Brands' "Home for Good" project all of the windows for this house will be donated.

As they say in Florida Georgia Line's song, People Back Home, "We wouldn't be here without ya." We are so thankful for the incredible folks who offer a hand-up in our community!

RAPPEL 18 STORIES ON OCTOBER 18

We challenge you to rappel down 18 stories in support of affordable housing in our community!

On October 18th, individuals who fundraise a minimum of $1,000 will have the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to rappel in Green Hills.

Everyone deserves a safe and affordable place to live- this is your chance to help us make that happen! All of the money raised will go towards building a 27-home neighborhood in Columbia, TN!

SUMMER AT THE RESTORE

Spend your summer at The ReStore! We have all the essentials for your home improvement projects, DIYs, redecorating, and more. You can shop confidently knowing you're paying a fraction of retail costs while supporting our mission!

Don't forget to mark your calendars for our monthly 30% off storewide sale on the last Friday of every month!