KNOXVILLE, TN (December 13, 2016) – Home Federal Bank and Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s Home Maintenance Team were recently recognized with the 2016 “Sis” Awards at Knoxville Habitat’s annual Holiday Breakfast held at The Foundry on the Fair Site in Knoxville. This annual award is presented by Knoxville Habitat founder Ellen “Sis” Roddy Mitchell. Home…
[KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (October 7, 2016)] – About 200 people gathered together at Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s HopeBuilders Breakfast, presented by Holston Gases, on Friday, October 7 at Central Baptist Bearden in Knoxville. Attendees of this second annual event were guests of Knoxville Habitat supporters and volunteers. The event raised $90,000 that will go toward building…
Lowe’s Home Improvement and Knoxville Habitat for Humanity joined together on Wednesday, November 9 to honor Knoxville Habitat homeowners that have served in the U.S. military. Lowe’s of Knoxville is providing American flag kits to all Knoxville Habitat veteran homeowners. A ceremony was held at the home of Lee Henry, a veteran enrolled in Knoxville…
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 28, 2016) – Knoxville Habitat for Humanity’s Marketing and Communication Director April Timko and Chief Financial Officer Lance Weeden visited with members of the ESPN and Coca-Cola teams during the ESPN College Gameday production at the University of Tennessee. Following the televised production on Saturday, Sept. 24, ESPN and Coca-Cola donated building…
Govani and Htoo Govani Ko and Htoo Say Naw live with their son, Law Eah. Govani and Naw found out about Knoxville Habitat for Humanity through the Burmese Christian Church and Bridge Refugee Services. Govani is employed with Goodwill Industries. Both Govani and his wife have been very active in the Habitat program as they…
Simon and Ester Simon Htang and Ester Nai Pai Hem live with their two children, Augustine and Cecilia. They have lived in Knoxville for over three years. Simon has experienced some health issues that require dialysis equipment, and their current living space is too cramped to comfortably hold these crucial materials. Despite his health, Simon…
Kendra tears up when she begins explaining why having a home of her own is important. “To have not just a house, but a home, and it will be mine! My kids have seen me struggle to keep a roof over their heads. I applied to Habitat for them, and I stuck with it for…
Layee lives in a small apartment with his mother, Fanta, and two sisters, Sita and Marcher. Layee supports his family by working as an agent for a rehabilitation facilities group, and both of his sisters are in school – one is in high school and involved with track, while the other is in her first…
Every family needs a home where they can feel comfortable and secure. Marie Walker knew that she needed a better home for her four daughters Krista (11), McKenzie (9), Kaylee (5), and Makaelyn (4). Marie and her daughters currently live with her friend because the condition of the house they were renting previously became impossible…
Shannon is a determined lady. In early 2014, she came out of a bad marriage and was left with nothing to her name except for debt, two young sons and a new baby due later that summer. When Shannon gathered the courage to start over, she mustered determination to make a better life for her…