Atmos Energy Partners to Build Zero Net Energy Home in Taylor
It was a beautiful day on September 18 in Taylor to kick off a new partnership with Atmos Energy to build a natural gas powered Net Zero Energy (ZNE) home for Ashely and her daughter Persephone. This home will be the first ZNE home in Taylor and it will showcase the reliability and affordability of […]
Construction Corner – Build Update
“The soils in Taylor are a mixture of black clay and stone, which when it gets soaked can take take several days (with good weather) to dry and be workable again. We are also experiencing delays with our plumbing trade due to all the water breaks throughout the community from those snow and ice storms,” […]
Volunteer Spotlight – Barb Mall
How long have you been a Habitat volunteer? I started volunteering with Habitat in 2003 when my younger daughter graduated from high school and I was looking for a new opportunity for volunteering. My husband Mike was already a Habitat volunteer and I thought it would be good to be involved in the same organization. […]
“A door has opened for me to serve as the local Habitat Board of Directors President!”
I began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County in 2016. After retiring I was looking for a way to spend my new found time helping others in our community in a way that would make a lasting change for them. Our mission as a Christian ministry, focusing on bringing communities and people together […]
“Although my term is up for now, my heart and commitment to this organization will continue for years to come!”
When I moved to Texas in 2006 I wanted to be a professional volunteer. Of course, life always seems to take paths that lead me to bigger and greater adventures. I ended up being dared to become a Realtor and since it was a double dare, I took it. During that course of my new […]
The CARES Act affects charitable giving
The CARES Act is the first giving incentive Congress has passed in response to a disaster or national emergency—an acknowledgement by Congress that the work of nonprofits, like Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County TX, is an essential service. As the COVID-19 pandemic evolves from a public health emergency into a housing crisis, donations to […]
Meet Future Habitat Homeowners: The Sharpe Family
Facing the overwhelming challenge of finding a home and mortgage she could afford, Kelsey applied to the Habitat homeownership program last July. “I feel this was my only way to finally provide the security I want and need for my family. Apartments cost more than 50% of my income and to buy a home in […]
Meet Shonta – Future homeowner of the House That Beer Built
The Habitat Williamson County 2020 build season will kick off with the House That Beer Built home in Taylor this January. Future homeowner Shonta, a hair stylist and mom of 4, was accepted into the homeownership program in May and immediately started putting in her sweat equity by volunteering in the Round Rock ReStore and […]
Welcome Scott Thompson – ReStore Director
“In October 2016, after a life-altering year, I made the decision to change my life path and pursue purpose-driven work. Fast forward two years. In November 2018, I finished a home renovation, sold my house, resigned my corporate position and relocated to Austin, TX – all in pursuit of moving into the non-profit world. Along […]
Meet Betty Jo – A Habitat Homeowner
“Partnering with Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County to become a homeowner has provided me with the opportunity for a better life for me and my 5 children. I was born and raised here Georgetown and I have worked for the City of Georgetown now for 30 years. In 1999 I was living in subsidized […]
