Tasha and her daughter, Ty’jhaya (11), are taking a huge step towards a safe and stable future. They will soon achieve the strength and independence that comes with affordable homeownership. For the past 5 years, Tasha has worked as a shift leader in foodservice. Despite her experience, she is not able to afford a conventional…
Dale – Volunteer Spotlight! Dale has been an invaluable and faithful Volunteer Budget Tutor for over 14 years and has also served Knoxville Habitat as a build sponsor and volunteer through his church and Knoxville Habitat Covenant Partner, St. John’s Lutheran Church. To understand Dale’s importance to the Knoxville Habitat ministry is to understand how…
Four students at the University of Tennessee worked together to raise funds for Knoxville Habitat as part of a communications class project. One of the group members, Lauren, is the Treasurer of the Habitat for Humanity Campus Chapter and decided that she would use her class project to support this spring’s Veterans Build. The group…
Caryn – Volunteer Spotlight! For 15 years, Caryn (pictured right) dedicates her Saturdays to Knoxville Habitat for Humanity as a Paint Crew Leader. It is an understatement to say that she has become an invaluable member of the Habitat family. As she leads volunteers and homeowners on the paint workday, she is contributing to the…
Shawanna’s Dedication After working through the Knoxville Habitat program for two years, Shawanna finally received the keys to her very own home! She and her four children are excited to move into their new home. But, Shawanna is most excited about what owning this home will mean to her family. “I want my kids to have a…
The fun starts Tuesday, January 21 at 9 am! This great sale runs through February 1, but hurry in for best selection! 1511 Downtown West Blvd. Hours: M-F 9 to 6 | Sat. 9 to 4 865.690.4214 Click here for more information on the ReStore.
Mango – Volunteer Spotlight! Mango has been a dedicated volunteer at the Knoxville Habitat for Humanity ReStore since February of 2018. After hearing about volunteer opportunities at the ReStore from her school, Mango knew that this would be the perfect opportunity for her to earn community service hours while meeting new people and giving…
Omari, Chantel and their family Omari and Chantel’s close-knit family of nine has sacrificed and worked so hard for a better life. Their children, ranging in age from 3 to 19, constantly help their parents with chores, translations or anything else their family needs. The family was forced to flee their home country of Burundi…
New Year. New ReStore. 15% OFF STOREWIDE* FRIDAY AND SATURDAY! Free tote bags to the first 50 purchasing customers and enter for a chance to win one of TWO $50 ReStore gift cards! 1511 Downtown West Blvd. 9am-6pm M-F | 9am-4pm Sat. knoxvillehabitatrestore.com *1/10/20-1/11/20 ONLY. Exclusions include new paint, new paint supplies and special order…
thank you for building homes, communities and hope. With your generosity provided on #GivingTuesday, you unlocked opportunities for 9 hardworking families this spring! With a grand total of over $17,500, you purchased doors that will be opened to a brighter future PLUS all the lighting, dishwashers and hardware. On behalf of these families, we say…