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Our Work
Habitat for Humanity's goal is to create simple, decent, afforable housing in DeKalb County. We partner with deserving families who contribute 'sweat equity' hours building their own and others' houses. We also partner with churches, businesses, foundations and campus chapters to sponsor houses.
Discover how you can help as a volunteer, sponsor or donor. Keep up with news about our projects and activities. If you or someone you know has a housing need, learn how to apply for a home. By working as partners, we can eliminate the problems of homelessness and substandard housing in our community.
We have just finished the house at 4000 Chase Court, Decatur. Please see the article to the right about the Dedication. We also planted trees in memory of two women at the Chase Court house. If you are interested in donating to Habitat in memory of a loved one, click here.
The house on Medena Way was Dedicated on Palm Sunday. For more information about our builds, click here.
Plans are underway for the purchase of land in south DeKalb County so the next two houses can begin. We have set the date of August 2 for the start of the next house. Click here for more information.
We are seeking sponsors for these houses: churches, businesses, individuals, anyone can sponsor a house. Click on Donate to the left for more information.
Homeowners Picnic
The annual picnic for DeKalb Habitat homeowners was held recently at Exchange Park in Decatur. Kroger stores at Toco Hills and Sage Hill donated chicken, hot dogs and hamburgers. About 60 people enjoyed the afternoon of eating and conversation. There were games for the kids as well. For more pictures of the picnic, click here.
Looking For Land
One of our greatest current needs is for land in DeKalb County upon which to build. Please contact us with any leads or if you are interested in a tax-deductible land donation.
Habitat and Jazz
Jazz great Jimmy Sommers partnered with DeKalb Habitat at the Wind Down Wednesday concert on June 25 at Centennial Olympic Park. For pictures of this fun event, click here.
Dedication
The Dedication of the house at 4000 Chase Court took place on June 1. We will work one last Saturday, June 7, so if you are able to participate, click on the VolunteerUp button to the left. Here, Crew Leader Leigh Engen presents homeowner Senuqui McCray with the key to her house.
For more pictures of this great day, click here.
Gift in Memory
Two red maple trees were planted at the Chase Court house in memory of former Executive Director Don Tieken's mother and mother-in-law. These beautiful trees will stand as a reminder of the lives of Frances Tieken and Elsie Casey and the contribution that Don has made to DeKalb Habitat.
