Tag Archives: Habitat For Humanity

Overton County residents in need of a new home can now apply for the Habitat for Humanity Homeownership program. Director of Homeowner Services Maren Bader said Habitat is prepared to build its first Overton County home in three years. Bader said she extended the deadline through Friday to tie up loose ends with interested potential applicants who had not yet completed ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is looking for qualified applicants to join its Home Ownership Program. The program is designed to help citizens become homeowners in Putnam County amidst the county’s recent growth. Executive Director Jeremy Bird said applicants will be involved in service, allowing other residents to also benefit. “There’ll be expectations for a number of hours that you’ll ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity is hosting its 27th annual Cooking on the Square event Friday to continue its building efforts for families in need. Habitat for Humanity hopes to raise $125,000 through Friday’s event. Director of Development Ashley Smith said residents can help deserving homeowners begin the process to home ownership. “We are super excited,” Smith said. “We hear ... Read More »

Dekalb County Habitat for Humanity will serve up a tasty lunch Friday as a reminder of the work Habitat does in the community. The 19th Annual Chili Cook-off takes place Friday from 10:30 to 1:00pm in downtown Smithville. Development Committee Member Tecia Pryor said the funds from the event will be spent directly on building more homes in DeKalb County. ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity’s new Executive Director celebrating a week under his belt. Dr. Jeremy Byrd said the week had gone by fast, but he was learning a lot. He said the team at Habitat has helped him through that learning curve and working to achieve his goals. “Just to do a good job of learning Habitat and how ... Read More »

Habitat for Humanity has openings for repair projects in its Senior Aging in Place program. Director Pam Ealey said that they do projects ranging from roof repair to wheelchair ramp installations. “It just about keeping seniors in their homes long-term and having the opportunity to provide this,” Ealey said. “Some of this will be done by professional subs, and other ... Read More »

Upper Cumberland Habitat for Humanity has received extra state funding to build a new home in Cookeville’s West End. Director of Development and Communications Casey Clark-Jackson said this future home owner is a single mother of four kids. Clark-Jackson said this extra funding bridges the gap to get a home completed. “It is 100 percent essential,” Clark-Jackson said. “With the ... Read More »