Habitat News Blog

(Once you press play, click the expand icon in the bottom right corner to adjust the screen size as needed.) Every Tuesday, the team at WREG News Channel 3 highlights organizations making a positive impact in our community as part of their Community Changers series, and recently they caught up with us and popped into the Memphis Habitat ReStore. Their anonymous donor for the segment wanted to recognize the ReStore for being a year-round fundraiser for Habitat, turning... Read More

Next Aging In Place Application Period Dec. 2, 2021 Memphis Habitat’s next Aging In Place program call-in application period will be at  9 a.m. on Thursday, December 2, 2021 .  This round of projects will focus on  critical repairs and accessibility needs , with other work being done as budget allows for  Shelby County homeowners age 60 or older ONLY . Any information left for non-homeowners, homeowners who younger than 60,... Read More

Cork Coaster Craft Project Tuesday, Oct. 26 at 7 p.m. CT | Facebook Live Join Memphis Habitat virtually for a night of craftiness! Together we'll decorate coasters as a housewarming gifts for our newest group of homebuyers! We'll provide all the supplies you need for this free, family-friendly craft project.  Click here , the title above, or the banner grahic for more details and to register for this event!  Read More

Women + The Value of Homeownership: A Memphis Habitat Homebuyer Conversation Tuesday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. CT | Zoom Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis believes that everyone should have a safe, decent and affordable place to live. In conjunction with Women's Equality Day, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis is hosting a female-focused homebuyer conversation to share their stories, their experiences with Habitat's homebuying program, and how their lives have... Read More

Women + Land Access: A Memphis Habitat Women Build Webinar Thursday, July 22 at 11 a.m. CT | Zoom Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis believes that everyone, everywhere should have a safe, decent and affordable place to live. Memphis Habitat supports Habitat for Humanity International’s tithe program, which helps families around the world, in some of the most under-resourced places, secure housing to stand on their own and build stronger, more stable communities. ... Read More

Update: Due to the thunderstorms and heavy rains forecast for this weekend, the Homeowner Celebration has been canceled and will be rescheduled for a future date. Watch this page and our website for updates! Join Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and the Memphis & Shelby County Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) from the comfort of your home for our Virtual Homeowner Celebration at a to be rescheduled date and time ! In the past 18 months, 22 local families... Read More

Next Application Period July 7, 2021 Memphis Habitat’s next Aging In Place (AIP) program call-in application period will be at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 7, 2021.  This round of projects will focus on roof repairs or roof replacement, with other work being done as budget allows for City of Memphis homeowners age 62 or older ONLY. Any information left for non-homeowners, homeowners who younger than 62, and homeowners who don’t live in the City of... Read More

June 2021: CALL TO ACTION - Support the Memphis Affordable Housing Trust Fund! Please take action today by contacting the Memphis City Council and joining Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis in advocating for vital affordable housing funding! Memphis is in need of over 30,000 quality affordable housing units, and thousands of low-income older adults in Memphis are in need of home modifications and repairs to enable them to age safely and with dignity in their own homes. Some... Read More