Important Note: Our mailing address has changed to PO Box 189 Jonesboro, GA 30237 effective 3-28-23. Please mail any correspondence to this address, if applicable.
Many of the families in our current pipeline represent the front-line workers who are fulfilling essential duties during this crisis. These are the individuals bagging groceries, delivering packages, preparing food, and working in hospitals. The uncertainty that so many of us feel today, these families have felt for a lifetime — if not generations. Our families are essential!
The need doesn’t go away just because the economy has stalled. In fact, the need is growing.
Over 500,000 Americans are homeless.
Forty percent of renters are considered cost-burdened.
Nearly 6 million Americans live in substandard housing.
In an estimated 12 million of these households, at least one contributing member works in an at-risk industry.
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity launched the “Our Families are Essential” campaign to ensure that we are able to continue — and accelerate — our work in Clayton, Fayette, and Henry counties. As the economic shocks from this crisis ripple out, the need for affordable, safe and healthy housing is more apparent than ever.
Giving Tuesday is December 1st and our goal is $10,000 to ensure everyone has a decent place to call home.
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit housing ministry dedicated to providing low to moderate-income families an opportunity to become successful homeowners through a program of education and support, interest-free lending, and volunteer-driven construction.
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Every year, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity welcomes hundreds of women for their annual Women Build – an initiative that empowers women to come together to build homes and positively impact their community through housing. In light of the coronavirus pandemic, Southern Crescent Habitat’s Women Build went virtual. Presenting Women Build Everyday!
Instead of building homes on a traditional Habitat job site, Women Build Everyday equipped women with the “tools” to physically and mentally build in various aspects of their life. Taking place October 19th – 23rd, the weeklong series of lifestyle sessions culminated with virtual home dedications for three single mothers.
According to statistics gathered by Habitat for Humanity International, “more than 18 million U.S. households spend half or more of their income on a place to live, and almost 31% of women-headed households with children are below the poverty level.” With a goal of $15,000, participants had the opportunity to create their own fundraiser or donate to Southern Crescent Habitat’s mission of building homes, communities, and hope in Clayton, Fayette, and Henry counties.
Thanks to community builder sponsor JACOBS Engineering Group, Southern Crescent Habitat offered all of the lifestyle session for free via their Youtube channel. Presented by the Women Build ambassadors, the sessions covered fitness, cooking, beauty, branding, and interior design. The Women Build ambassadors include personal trainer Alisha Filmore, fitness trainer DeBlair Tate, private chef Christan Willis, private chef Rhonda Plummer, celebrity makeup artist Shalawn Willis, business consultant Eboni Green, communication coach Angela Reed, and interior designer Jeannelly Hartsfield. Additional sponsors included Ladies on Spokes and Wade Works Creative.
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When the concept of home is more important than ever, SCHFH is continuing our mission to build homes, communities, and hope. During the pandemic, not only did we complete several home repairs, but we welcomed three new homeowners to the Habitat family!
Join us in congratulating The Carter, The Roberts, and The Barber families to their new homes!
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We are so proud of our Southern Crescent Graduates!
According to studies, there is a direct correlation between housing quality and academics. These graduates prove that the work we do at Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity provides a great foundation for a successful future. Although graduation was a little different this year, Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity celebrates the accomplishments of our partner families and graduates across the country.
Psalms Aguilar: Lovejoy High School | Future Storybook Artist @ Disneyland
Jimmy Henderson Jr.: Rocky Mountain College | NFL Combine/Sport Management
MaKia Nevaeh-Lorelle Samuels: Morrow High School | Georgia State University/Future Doctor
Ke’Asja Green: Morrow High School | Real Estate & Cosmetology
Demontre Thompson: Georgia Southern University | Disney College Program/ESPN
DeMario Anderson: Point University Christian College | Intern w/ Christian Leadership Ministry
Arlene Harris : Lovejoy High School | Workforce
A message from our CEO:
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Many of the families in our current pipeline represent the front-line workers who are fulfilling essential duties during this crisis. These are the individuals bagging groceries, delivering packages, preparing food and working in hospitals. The uncertainty that so many of us feel today, these families have felt for a lifetime — if not generations.
The need doesn’t go away just because the economy has stalled. In fact, the need is growing.
Over 500,000 Americans are homeless.
Forty percent of renters are considered cost-burdened.
Nearly 6 million Americans live in substandard housing.
In an estimated 12 million of these households, at least one contributing member works in an at-risk industry.
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity, just like the millions who are under stay-at-home orders, is adjusting to this ever-changing situation. Build sites are suspended, Habitat ReStores are closed, and finances are impacted, but our operations continue. Every day, front-line Habitat for Humanity staff members continue to make affordable homeownership a reality for families. They are working virtually to service mortgages and coach homeowners to ensure that they can stay in their homes. They are pivoting homeowner services, education and financial planning to virtual environments and making payroll to ensure that when our economy reopens, we are prepared not just to continue building, but also to accelerate to meet the increased need for affordable housing.
#OurFamiliesAreEssential
Healthcare workers, grocery store clerks, Atlanta airport workers, MARTA employees, and postal workers are just a few professions held by Southern Crescent Habitat partner families. They are on the frontlines for us and thanks to you we can ensure that they have a decent place to call home!
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity has launched the “Our Families are Essential” campaign to ensure that we are able to continue — and accelerate — our work in Clayton, Fayette, and Henry counties. As the economic shocks from this crisis ripple out, the need for affordable, safe and healthy housing is more apparent than ever.
Over the next few months, we will introduce you to some of our families that are on the frontline helping us get through this pandemic.
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The Coronavirus pandemic has significantly impacted our communities and Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity is here to provide resources for our families and friends. We pray that each of you are safe and hope that we will be able to see you all soon in our office. Please send us an email at development@schabitat.org, if you know of additional resources that may serve families in Clayton, Fayette, and Henry counties.
Habitat for Humanity
International, Lowe’s and approximately 6,000 women volunteers will unite in
more than 235 communities in the United
States, India and Canada for International Women Build Week, March 1-8, to
highlight the global need for safe and affordable housing. A prelude to
International Women’s Day, the global event aims to build and improve 540 homes
while raising awareness of housing issues facing women and their families.
“More than 18 million U.S.
households spend half or more of their income on a place to live, and almost
31% of women-headed households with children are below the poverty level,” said
Sue Henderson, vice president of U.S. operations, Habitat for Humanity
International. “History has proven that women and their families have the power
to make remarkable changes and spark meaningful conversations. With the support
of Lowe’s and thousands of volunteers around the world, we will advocate for
positive change in the housing needs of women and their families.”
In the U.S., one in six
families must choose between having a place to call home and paying for food,
health care, childcare, education or reliable transportation. Habitat for
Humanity and Lowe’s are calling on women across the world to help bring
attention to this important issue by raising a hammer with their local Habitat
chapter.
“Lowe’s and Habitat have
seen firsthand the transformative power women can have when we come together
for communities in need,” said Jennifer Weber, Lowe’s executive vice president,
human resources, and board chair of the Lowe’s Foundation. “More than 138,000
volunteers have built or repaired more than 5,325 homes during our 12-year
partnership of supporting International Women Build Week, and this year, we
encourage all women, whether a home improvement professional or a
do-it-yourselfer, to join a build alongside other women. Together, we can make
a difference to improve access to safe and affordable housing in our
communities.”
The Lowe’s partnership with
Habitat began in 2003, and since then, the company has committed more than
$71.1 million to support the nonprofit. Lowe’s longstanding support of Habitat
has helped more than 6,500 Habitat partner families improve their living
conditions.
For this year’s Women Build week,
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity will be hosting employees from the Lowe’s
in Stockbridge, GA. The event is a safe-haven for women to practice, excel, and
build for other women. To learn more, visit habitat.org/womenbuild or
follow #BuildHer and #WomenBuild on social media to share and view stories from
around the world.
About Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit housing ministry dedicated to providing low-income families an opportunity to become successful homeowners through a program of education and support, interest free lending, and volunteer driven construction. SCHFH builds stronger families and neighborhoods by partnering with donors and volunteers to build attractive and affordable homes, repair existing homes, and to address community needs through neighborhood revitalization. Since its founding in 1986, SCHFH has built 205 homes and repaired over 170 homes.
About Lowe’s in the
Community
Lowe’s has supported the
communities where its associates live and work for more than 70 years. As
a FORTUNE 50 home improvement company, Lowe’s is committed to creating safe,
affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade
experts through nonprofit partnerships. Across every community we serve,
Lowe’s associates donate their time and expertise through the Lowe’s Heroes
volunteer program. For the latest news, visit Newsroom.Lowes.com or
follow @LowesMedia on
Twitter.
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Air Force veteran Walter Jones was in dire need of home repair when Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity and The Home Depot Foundation came to the rescue.
The Home Depot Foundation volunteer
ELLENWOOD, GA (January 31, 2020) — Imagine a wave of orange t-shirts filling the driveway of a ranch home located in the northern corner of Henry County. This memory resonates with Air Force veteran Walter Jones as he recalls the day that volunteers from The Home Depot Foundation joined Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity to complete critical repairs on his home.
Despite his limited mobility, Mr. Jones is a big family man and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren whom he calls “little angels.” Not only will the repairs allow him to live comfortably, but they provide peace of mind and a sense of security. Some of the repairs completed by Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity included a new HVAC system, roof replacement, exterior/interior painting, and window replacement.
Before and After photos of Mr. Jones’ home
“Thank you! Thank you! You are doing GREAT service to those who are unable to do it on their own. Words cannot express the gratification we get from your kindness and the willingness of your work. I thank God for Habitat and the volunteers for the repairs to be done on my home,” exclaimed Mr. Jones as he learned about his acceptance into the program.
Mr. Jones is one of over 1,000 veterans that have received help through the Habitat for Humanity International Repair Corps program, an initiative funded by The Home Depot Foundation to help renovate, repair or construct homes for qualified U.S. veterans. Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity has participated in the program since 2014 and has completed more than 175 home repairs in Clayton, Fayette, and Henry counties.
For more information on the programs and services Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity offers, visit www.schabitat.org or call 770-477-2367.
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It’s very seldom that you find film and philanthropy in the same sentence, but since 2014, Pinewood Studios has been an instrumental part of creating awareness and raising funds for Fayette County nonprofits through their annual winter gala. Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity is honored to be one of those benefitting nonprofits.
This year’s red carpet gala featured a mystical experience from META studios, photo booths, delicious cuisine from Hanna Brothers Catering, and more.
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity uses the money raised from the “Reel People Care” Pinewood Studios Atlanta Winter Gala to go towards our mission of making sure that every one has a decent and safe place to call home. Last year, we were able to complete a project for a Peachtree City family that needed critical home repairs.
Photos from the event are courtesy of Dre’s Photography. See the complete album here.
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Southern Crescent Habitat
