For the fourth year in a row, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity has been recognized by the Knox News Sentinel Best of Knoxville poll! Thank you to everyone who voted for Knoxville Habitat and our ReStore. Because of you, we maintained our titles as Best Place to Volunteer, and Favorite Thrift Store Our supporters…
Resilience, optimism, and gratitude. I see these three amazing qualities in every Knoxville Habitat partner family. The resilience to overcome challenges most of us will never face. The optimism to believe in a better life, despite incredible challenges. And deep, sincere gratitude for caring neighbors like you who support their hard work to…
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity and Bank of America partnered to build homes in Knoxville as part of largest Global Build since the initiative launched in 2014. More than fifteen #BofAVolunteers helped Knoxville Habitat for Humanity on the build site and at the ReStore. Knoxville Habitat and Bank of America came together in the Knoxville area…
Growing up in Moldova, a small country between Ukraine and Romania, Marcel and Natalia had a hard start in life, but they haven’t let that stop them from enjoying their life now. Natalia was raised in a Christian household but lived in a communist country. Her parents were afraid to take her to church as…
As a single mother of two sweet kids, Crystal goes above and beyond daily to build a better future for herself and her children. The love she has for her children, Mahogany (8) and Shaheed (1), drives everything she has done to provide them with a better life. Coming from a big family, with 4…
Every day, Shawanna does the near impossible to provide a better future for her family. Working three jobs, caring for four children and furthering her education is a huge responsibility this supermom handles with grace. Shawanna describes her family as “blended, unique, fun.” Her two children, Michael (12) and Skyleigh (9), are excited to help…
Natasha’s amazing story is centered around her love for her kids. As a single mom of three–Tayon (17), Ariyah (12) and Natayah (10)–she puts her children above everything else. As a family, Natasha and her kids enjoy spending family night in, watching movies or playing games. They even consider themselves movie buffs! Natasha loves playing…
Ruth’s remarkable story is centered around her love for others. As a single mom of three teenagers – Nicholas (14), Diamond (16) and Boston (18) – she puts her children above everything else. As a family, they enjoy visiting parks and fishing. Ruth and Diamond enjoy singing together, a hobby that started when Ruth would…
Janvier and Ajuwaye Majambere first immigrated to the United States as refugees, each along with their parents, in 2007. When they arrived in Knoxville, they did not know if they would be welcomed by the community or if it was even a safe city. They didn’t get to choose Knoxville as their new home community…
Brittany and her four children remain strong and positive in the face of incredible hardships. No matter what life has thrown at them, they have persevered and overcome. All of Brittany’s hard work and optimism is about to pay off. This amazing family is about to take a huge step towards a better future… homeownership.…