Before Breana was seven years old, her mother, Martha Pearson, was afraid to let her and her brother play outside. Living in a 2-bedroom apartment in an area unsafe for kids, Breana does not remember playing with other children or enjoying the outdoors. After her stepdad came to live with them, the small apartment became overcrowded. That was when Breana she and her family moved into a Habitat home in Spartanburg, South Carolina.
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In our present culture, unity can seem increasingly rare. One hardly has to turn on the news anymore to hear stories of division along all kinds of lines, regardless of how worthy the cause or how noble the people standing behind it. It is in these times that I have found myself appreciating more than ever the rare unity that I find in my work at Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg.
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For many of us, the new year is a time of reflection. We think about our past accomplishments, our future goals, and the story we are writing with each passing moment. This year, as the calendars all turned to 2022, one man in particular was reflecting on his life story—and the role that Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg had to play in it, starting more than 30 years ago.
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Volunteers are the backbone of Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg. Why? Because over 90% of the work that goes into building each and every Habitat home is done by volunteers! Our qualified site supervisors oversee volunteer teams on every job site, year-round.
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Habitat Spartanburg, and other Habitat for Humanity affiliates, are considering options for absorbing increased construction costs, delays in materials.
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Habitat Spartanburg continues to build new, affordable homes for deserving families and work through its Critical Home Repair Program.
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As we all navigate the COVID-19 pandemic that has disrupted our lives and normal operations, Habitat Spartanburg remains committed to providing homeownership opportunities and Critical Home Repairs to those in need.
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