WICHITA, Kan. (July 9, 2018) – UMB Bank employees will kick off construction on a Wichita Habitat for Humanity home when they raise the walls alongside the future homeowner at 9 a.m. July 11 at 1247 N. Estelle St. “We are deeply indebted to UMB leadership for providing a significant lead gift and engaging their business partners and customers so a family can …
Making a Life-Changing Fashion Statement
Families who partner with us are OUTSTANDING! After all, they put in 250-400 hours of sweat equity on build sites and complete financial literacy classes before purchasing their homes. That’s why we want them to stand out when they’re on the job site. So now they’re wearing bright red shirts! Next time you’re at the build site, be sure to …
June 2 – ReStore Grand Opening Celebration
Celebrate with us at our new location! We’re still in Plaza West at Central and West streets, right across the parking lot from our old store. June 2 events 9 a.m. – Ribbon cutting 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. – Free Paint Clinic with expert Jerry Noel. Learn how to paint and prime used furniture, tips, tricks and much more! 11 a.m.-1 …
ReStore making short move to BIGGER space!
ReStore, our home improvement store that’s open to the public is moving into a larger building, allowing us to increase our inventory! Our current store is 19,800 square feet and the new space is 31,000 square feet. We’ll even be adding exercise equipment, lawn and garden and vintage treasures. Another huge benefit of the new location is that ReStore will …
ReStore Going Green, Blue and Orange
We’re having some fun keeping our big news a secret but we wanted to give you a look at the new colors we’re wearing! Stay tuned for more news on Monday, May 7.
Family’s Home Sweeter Than Ever 20 Years later
It’s hard to believe William and Berta have lived in their Wichita Habitat for Humanity home for over 20 years. That’s because it looks like new and they’re so excited to talk about it. “This house is the most wonderful thing,” Berta says. “It’s our place that we own … I wouldn’t give it up for a million dollars.” Before …
Dad’s Smile Worth a Thousand Words
An and Hien immigrated to America from Vietnam with their daughter Thu and son Duy. They rented a small home that offered little space for their children, who are in high school, to study. An and Hien wanted a home that would be affordable, comfortable and provide Thu and Duy with space to study. Once they were accepted into the program, …
A New Future for Amanda and Her Children
Before purchasing her home, Amanda was exhausted from living on a busy street in a house with broken windows and a boarded-up back door. At night, she’d lay awake, afraid she and her three kids wouldn’t be able to escape if there was a fire. “We had only one exit,” she said. “I slept lightly in case something happened.” During …
Maria’s Forever Home
Maria provided her children with a “forever home.” Maria was at work when she got a phone call telling her she’d been accepted into our homebuyer program. “I started screaming I was so happy,” she remembers. Maria’s startled coworkers thought the building was on fire and they’d better evacuate. “I told them, ‘No, you don’t have to get out. I’m …
Stability and independence from living in a safe, affordable home
Carlos and Katya knew exactly what they wanted in a home. There would be a backyard where Carlos could teach their daughter how to play soccer. The house would have space for Katya to host family gatherings. Most of all, the home would give the family the stability and independence that comes from living in a safe, affordable home. “Having …