Tag Archives: Executive Director Pam Ealey

The Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity will soon add DeKalb County to its service area. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the DeKalb chapter was volunteer-ran for several years. Ealey said the affiliate has faced challenges keeping the mission going under that model. “At DeKalb many of them have been involved for the whole 20 years, and they all want to ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity wants to relocate its ReStore that has been located on East 15th Street for 19 years. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the Cookeville thrift store resales donations such as furniture and appliances to help fund the habitat mission. “For us to really see growth, we need to be in a more retail friendly, high-traffic, visible ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat For Humanity is in desperate need for contractors willing to help seniors. Executive Director Pam Ealey said there are nine assessed projects and nine projects waiting to be assessed. Ealey said they will reach out to contractors about doing paid work to help seniors and they are not getting callbacks or get told the contractor is too ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity will break ground Saturday on its first home in Overton County. The Habitat organizations in Putnam and Overton Counties formed a regional partnership in 2019. Executive Director Pam Ealey said people are invited to attend at 10:00 a.m. on Thomas Road. “We are going to be breaking ground on a home for Brandi Martin and ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland’s Habitat for Humanity completed its 85th house blessing Tuesday. Family and friends of the Soulet family gathered to write messages of love on the studs before the house is completed. Executive Director Pam Ealey said the Soulet home located at West End Park will accommodate three generations. “They will always have those special moments of people’s thoughts and ... Read More »