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Meet the Kristyens
John and Karen were recommended to Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity (GSHFH) by Purple Heart Homes. John, an Army veteran, purchased his home in 1997, but couldn't keep up with the repairs. When GSHFH stepped in, it was evident the house needed significant work. Over the course of 18 months, the house underwent a two-phase renovation. The exterior plan replaced the siding, windows, and doors. The interior renovation plan included new flooring, light fixtures, and paint in the bathroom and common rooms; a handicap-accessible bathroom with handrails in the shower and by the toilet; and full-kitchen renovation.
In pre-COVID 19 times, volunteers from Home Depot replace the siding.
A crew works on the interior renovations.
The house and homeowners after the renovation.
In honor of Veterans Day 2020, AmeriCorps NCCC Southern Region's River 4 team worked with GSHFH to replace the side entrance walkway. The all-day project replaced an old slate walkway that was missing most of its pieces, had receded areas, and was a tripping hazard. The new walkway is concrete. Thank you to Bank of America, whose generous donation paid for the supplies.
