Get Ready for the Heat! Prepping Your Home For Summer

Prepping Your Home For Summer

Summer in Central Texas can be brutal, with temperatures well into the triple digits. And as we move into June, it’s a smart idea to make sure your home is ready for the hot weather season. Here are our top recommended things to do for prepping your home for summer! Keep Things Cool One of […]

HFHWC Quarterly Volunteer Spotlight- Roy Capdeville

Volunteer Spotlight- Roy Capdeville

This quarter’s Volunteer Spotlight features Roy Capdeville who offers his services weekly at the HFHWC ReStore. While originally from New Orleans, Roy graduated from college in Chicago with a master’s degree in education. Shortly after, he was offered a job at a small school in Port Arthur, TX, where he met his wife, Roseann. In […]

Fun Facts About Volunteering

Fun Facts About Volunteering

It can be said that volunteering is one of the most significant and impactful acts we can do in our lifetime. From world hunger and poverty, to homelessness, to animal rescue, there are numerous causes to support. In fact, without their volunteers, nonprofit organizations would be completely unable to function. Check out some of these […]

Bring In A Clutter-Free Spring: Our Top 5 Tips

Spring has arrived! Which means it’s that time of year to clear out the clutter to bring in the warmer weather. However, taking on an entire household’s worth of stuff can be daunting. And if you’re not sure where to start, here is our top 5 tips to help you bring in a clutter-free Spring! […]

The Benefits of Repurposing and Upcycling

Most of us are familiar with the importance of reducing waste and protecting the environment. According to the EPA, 9 million tons of furniture are tossed into landfills each year. One of the best ways to minimize this statistic is through upcycling and refurbishing! Here are a couple of ways to do so, as well […]

HFHWC Quarterly Volunteer Spotlight- Beth Wilde

Volunteer Spotlight

This month’s volunteer spotlight features Beth Wilde, who donates her time every week to assist HFHWC’s administrative team. Beth was born Biloxi, Mississippi and moved to Central Texas in 1979, where she met her husband. After obtaining her B.S. in Nursing from UT, she worked in ICU as a critical care nurse for over 30 […]

How To Winterize Your Home: Our Top 3 Tips!

While winter in Central Texas may seem mild in comparison to other parts of the U.S., it’s still important to prepare your home for inclement weather. If you haven’t already started working on getting your home ready for cold weather during Autumn, then it’s best to start as soon as possible! Here are our top […]

HFHWC Quarterly Volunteer Spotlight- James Hodnett

Volunteer Spotlight

Our volunteer highlight this month features James Hodnett! James worked almost 40 years as a biochemist in toxicology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He regularly volunteered for his local HFH affiliate, which allowed him to fulfill his passion for helping those less fortunate in his community. James relocated to Georgetown in 2005 […]

Recent Habitat Land Purchase in Georgetown to turn into more homes!

A flurry of steps started the purchase of a lot on 21st Street in Georgetown.  This purchase would not have been possible without a generous and long-time supporter of Habitat who provided a low-cost loan to complete the purchase.  The first grant to help pay down the loan was made by the Georgetown Health Foundation.  We are so fortunate to […]