Because of you, we’re building homes for the brave. Together, we build with gratitude. As a Veterans Build affiliate, Knoxville Habitat for Humanity is part of a national effort to provide affordable homes for people who have served our country. We also join a larger voice advocating for the needs of our veterans and…
After a life seasoned with challenges but strengthened through faith, Robert and his wife, Bridget, are steadily working towards a better future. Growing up in New York, Robert lived within the epicenter of a growing drug epidemic that was sweeping the entire country. He recalls that it “hit like a bomb and spread” throughout his…
K and H Brown Habitat for Humanity Homeowners Through the support of the 2017 Dayton’s Pest Control Sporting Clay Tournament, a homeless veteran and his wife will soon secure a permanent home. K Brown served as a tank driver in the U.S. Army until he suffered a severe back injury while on duty…
Rick Garner Facilities Manager | Liaison of Veteran & Military Affairs After volunteering with Knoxville Habitat for Humanity full-time for two years, Rick knew that he wanted to be more involved with this ministry. In 2010, he joined the Knoxville Habitat staff as Construction Purchasing Manager and later also assumed the duties of Facilities…
James Knoxville Habitat Homeowner As a United States Army veteran, James served to protect our country. After his discharge, he worked for years as a lineman and in the oil industry but began experiencing a string of illnesses that resulted in various struggles and eventually homelessness. James was determined to turn his life around.…
Ernie Walser ReStore Associate-Appliances Ernie, an Army veteran, is an important part of the Knoxville Habitat family, serving on our Restore staff. It is obvious that giving back to his others is very important to Ernie, as seen through his military service and continued dedication to the Habitat mission. After recently celebrating his seventh…
Tim Butler ReStore Volunteer and Construction Crew Leader Tim commits his time to the mission of Knoxville Habitat two days a week, every week, by serving in both the ReStore and out on the build site. For the past 13 years, Tim has devoted his Saturdays to volunteering as a construction crew leader. In…