Habitat for Humanity of Denton County has received a $150,000 grant from Link Logistics to help build the Habitat Village. The 8-acre development in southeast Denton will provide as many as 35 new affordable homes for low- to moderate-income families that need a place to call home.

"Link Logistics is committed to finding ways to invest in our communities and make a conscious, positive impact in them," said Luke J Petherbridge, chief executive office, Link Logistics. "We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity of Denton County and believe in the work they are doing."

Link Logistics gives businesses of all sizes space to grow, with more than five percent of U.S. GDP flowing through its portfolio. As a firm dedicated to supporting the communities where it operates, Link has committed $4 million to address hunger, education other needs since 2022.

Please welcome our new Construction Project Manager, Rachel Hills! Rachel is excited to lead our Home Build Program. Rachel graduated from UNT, has OSHA 30 certification and is a project manager who is adept at planning, directing and maintaining continuous operations in various departments. In her last position, she coordinated site personnel, clients and local government officials to achieve on-time project delivery. She contributed to the construction planning process and verified that the completed project met approved time, quality, and cost estimates.

On July 31-August 2, members of our team joined Habitat affiliates from across Texas for a three-day conference to learn about nonprofit best practices to help adapt and thrive in an ever-changing environment. The Lone Star Summit features different break-out sessions, in addition to an opening reception, keynote speeches, networking opportunities, and more.

We were honored that our very own Executive Director, Lora Blakeslee Atkinson, received the 2023 Mary Ruth Rhodenbaugh Outstanding Staff Award at the Lone Star Summit this year. She was chosen for this award out of all the Habitat affiliate staff members across Texas! We are grateful for the recognition of her leadership, talent, and passion for helping families in our community build places to call home.

After learning practical skills from other affiliates and being inspired by Habitat's amazing mission, we are more equipped than ever to build homes, community, and hope right here in Denton County.

Did you know you can volunteer at the ReStore? We are looking for several new volunteers to help out at the ReStore this year: Retail Associates, Donations Assistants, and ReStore Copilots. If interested, please visit our website for more information and to sign up.

This year, on Thursday, September 21, 2023, Habitat for Humanity of Denton County is participating once again in North Texas Giving Day, a one-day online giving extravaganza for our whole region. We invite you to join the movement and help us raise funds for the Habitat Village by donating to Habitat Denton between 6AM and midnight on September 21.

Mark your calendars & make your donation online starting September 1!

Join us for our next Financial Education seminar on Saturday, October 21 at the Greater Denton/Wise County Association of Realtors! Classes will be offered in both English and Spanish and presented by Independent Financial.

Save the date for Champions Rotary Club's Second Annual Golf Tournament benefitting Habitat for Humanity of Denton County on Friday, November 3, 2023 at Robson Ranch Wildhorse Golf Club in Denton. Tickets go on sale July 1. More details to come!

Sponsorship opportunities are available now! For more information, contact Lisa Dyer at (540) 446-8401 or ChampionsRotaryGolf@gmail.com.

It's never too late to support Habitat on a monthly basis! A monthly gift of just $10 quickly accumulates to help more families achieve their dream of homeownership. By investing monthly, you join a community committed to sustaining Habitat for Humanity of Denton County's mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope. You help keep Habitat homes affordable for the hardworking families who need it most. Sign up to give monthly today!

The majority of our funds are raised by local individuals and local organizations, so we are relying on YOUR continued support to carry us forward. Would you consider making a gift to the Habitat Village today?

Transform an old car into a powerful tool for change in your community. By turning it into cash, you can help provide a safe and stable home for local families.

Learn more about how vehicle donations help fund Habitat's affordable housing programs in your community.

In almost every grocery store in Denton County, shoppers can swipe a store card to save a little money. What most people don’t know is that you can add Habitat for Humanity of Denton County to your card and a percentage of your purchase goes directly to help build houses. It’s easy, it’s free, and it helps families in need live in decent homes.

Thank you for taking a few minutes to sign up for these programs. Together, our everyday purchases will add up to help us eliminate poverty housing.