“I feel like it’s a big accomplishment to give them a home” – Ceila “It’s the best feeling ever that I’m able, on my own, to provide security and a home for [my girls]. To let them know everything will be all right!” Ceila said. Her affordable mortgage means she can spend more time being … Read more
By: Camaron Brooks “For each ‘no’ I send— I say a little prayer,” said Blanca Perez, a Family Services Associate, tasked with processing applications to Habitat’s affordable home buying program. Her simple prayer for families hitting their first roadblock on the path to homeownership: “God please guide them. Don’t let them lose hope.” Blanca knows … Read more
Building Stronger Communities: The Impact of Sponsorship by: Sebastian Aguilar Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio & Guadalupe Valley is proud to partner with a wide range of house sponsors who help make our mission, of providing affordable housing to families in need, a reality. Our sponsors consist of individuals, businesses, faith groups, and other … Read more
Habitat Home’s Home Tips: Winter Maintenance By: Sebastian Aguilar The last winter storm that hit Texas devastated lots of families, but this time we will be prepared. Make sure your home is nice and cozy with this Habitat winter maintenance checklist: Give your heating system a check-up The first task is verifying your heating system … Read more
Blessing the build: Highlights from the Fall House Dedication By: Sebastian Aguilar Hundreds of Habitat volunteers rolled out 52,000 sq ft of sod, covering eight new yards and capping off the fall build. Habitat’s Fall House Dedication followed landscaping as the community celebrated 18 new homeowners, gave a nod to Veteran’s Day, and marked the … Read more
Volunteer Spotlight: Alex Miranda By: Sarah Inez Arredondo Who is Alex Miranda? Alex Miranda is a 41 year old Puerto Rican native, who first moved to Texas in 1994. He and his family moved to Florida 4 years later then moved back to Texas in 2012. Alex has been volunteering in the Habitat Home … Read more
National Home Security Month By: Sarah Inez Arredondo October is National Home Security Month so we’d like to offer some seasonal tips and advice to help protect your home, family and possessions. 1. Doors Any house should have doorknob locks, dead bolts, chain locks or some combination of these. A steel door is also … Read more
Retirement Sale Gives Opportunity to the Habitat Home Center by: Sarah Inez Arredondo In 1987, Frank Dansby started Dansby & Wilson Enterprises. Two years later Mr. Dansby would buy out the Wilsons’ and change the company name to D&W Distributors. D&W Distributors, Inc. was a local Tool Wholesaler in Garden Ridge, TX. serving all … Read more
5 Ways to Update Your Kitchen on a Budget by: Sarah Inez Arredondo As you decide on updating your kitchen, here are 5 ways to update it on a budget. 1. Update Your Cabinets The Habitat Home Center is home to some new, great quality kitchen cabinets. With three lines to choose from, you … Read more
Home Center Corner: 2021 Renovation projects go over budget by: Sarah Arredondo Did you know that 34% of homeowners saw their renovation projects go over budget in 2021? That number was even higher at 45% for recent home buyers. Of those recent home buyers, 79% renovated interior rooms. The median spend on kitchen renovations came … Read more