Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity

05/31/2026

❄️ Is your office freezing even in the middle of summer? We’ve got you covered — literally. 🧦☀️

As the A/C cranks up this season, keep those piggies warm and cozy with a pair of Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity socks!

Not only are they comfy and stylish, but every purchase helps support affordable housing efforts right here in our community. 💙🏡

🧦 Socks are just $10/pair
🛒 Purchase yours today:
habitatspringfield.org/socks

Stay cool this summer… but keep your feet warm. 😉

05/31/2026

📅 Mark your calendars — there’s still time to join the fun and support affordable housing in our community! 🏡💙

🎉 Bingo & Brews with the Queens is happening Sunday, June 14 — and tickets go FAST! Don’t wait to grab yours for an afternoon full of laughs, entertainment, great brews, and unforgettable fun.

🎟️ Buy your tickets now:
habitatspringfield.org/bingo

🍻 Plus, don’t forget — Hops for Habitat officially ends June 30!

If you’ve been collecting stamps on your beer passport, be sure to return your fully-stamped passport to Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity to be entered into our grand prize raffle! 🏆

Every ticket purchased and every passport completed helps support our mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.

We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛

05/30/2026

Join us at the Live Well Springfield housing resource fair from 11am to 2pm at the South End Community Center. We'd love to see you!

05/29/2026

☀️ Summer is (unofficially) here — and with it comes a season of building, serving, and supporting families in our community. 🏡💙

As you shop for summer essentials at Walmart, we hope you’ll consider supporting Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity through our Walmart Wish List.

Every donated item helps us continue our mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership. From cleaning supplies to volunteer necessities, your generosity truly makes a difference.

Because the truth is — we can’t do what we do alone. We need your help.

Together, we can create brighter futures for local families. Thank you for standing beside us and helping build hope, one donation at a time. 💛

Shop here: bit.ly/4eJwcli

05/29/2026

We'll be here. Stop by and say "hi." We'd love to see you!

📅 Mark Your Calendar! 🏠✨

Our 2nd Annual Housing Resources Fair is back — and bigger than ever! This event is FREE and open to the community.

🎉 Register now: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/nqh8vp6
🎁 The first 100 people to register will receive a free goodie bag!

📍 Saturday, May 30, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📌 South End Community Center
99 Marble Street, Springfield, MA 01103

Join us for:
🏡 Resources & information for people in all housing situations
📚 Free housing workshops & clinics
🎈 Kids’ Activity Zone
🌮 Free food trucks

Bring your family, invite a friend, and connect with valuable resources for your future!

05/28/2026

🚗 Ready to Make a Difference? Your old car can help build safe, affordable housing right here in our community. 🏡

Through the Habitat for Humanity - Cars for Homes program, you can donate your vehicle — whether it’s running or not — and help support families working toward strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.

The best part?
When donating, simply request that Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity receive the proceeds from your donation. 💙

Your vehicle donation can help create brighter futures for local families while giving new purpose to a car you no longer need.

✅ Free towing
✅ Tax-deductible donation
✅ Supports affordable housing in our community

Make a difference today:
https://www.habitat.org/support/donate-your-car

05/28/2026

🏠✨ We’re inspired by what’s possible when communities come together.

At this year’s Luxury Home Design Summit (May 18–20), an incredible network of donors raised $150,000 in support of affordable homeownership across Massachusetts — doubling last year’s total! These funds will help all 16 Massachusetts Habitat affiliates, including Greater Springfield Habitat for Humanity, continue building strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership.

We are especially grateful to every donor who contributed and to Adams + Beasley Associates for their outstanding leadership and generosity, which helped inspire this remarkable level of giving.

Here in Hampden County, every donation helps local families build brighter futures and stronger communities. Together, we’re building more than homes — we’re building hope for generations to come. ❤️

If you’d like to help us continue this life-changing work in our community, visit👉 habitatspringfield.org/donate

Your gift builds strong, stable, and self-reliant communities. Every gift supports the economic vitality of our community.

05/27/2026

The average age of a first-time homebuyer in the U.S. reached a record-high 40 years old in 2025.

Forty.

That number should concern all of us.

Homeownership has long been one of the strongest pathways to stability, generational wealth, and stronger communities — yet it continues moving further out of reach for working families. And if the average buyer is struggling, imagine the barriers facing limited-income households trying to achieve the same dream.

This is not sustainable.
This is not acceptable.

We need bold action to increase access to affordable funding, expand attainable housing opportunities, and invest in pathways to homeownership for ALL families — not just those with high incomes or generational advantages.

Everyone deserves a fair shot at a safe, stable, affordable place to call home. 🏡 To learn more and get involved, visit habitatspringfield.org/advocacy

05/27/2026

👑🍻 Calling all Queens (and their loyal subjects)! 🍻👑

Tickets for Bingo & Brews with the Queens are officially on sale — and trust us, this event sells out faster than you can yell “BINGO!” 🎉

Expect outrageous fun, cold brews, fabulous Queens, and prizes worth strutting for 💃✨

Don’t wait until your friends are posting from the party while you’re stuck at home in pajamas 👀 Grab your tickets NOW before they disappear!

🎟️ bit.ly/3NiLzbU
Hors D'oeuvres Fort Hill Brewery

05/26/2026

Today, the MassMutual Center in Springfield was buzzing with innovation, passion, and civic engagement at the Massachusetts Civic Project Showcase! 🎉

We’re proud to share that our very own Aimee Giroux participated as a community advisor, listening to presentations from students across Massachusetts on a wide range of issues impacting their schools and communities.

The showcase celebrates students in grades 8–12 through “science fair-style” presentations that highlight research, problem-solving, and civic action. It was inspiring to see so many young leaders using their voices to create positive change in their communities.

Thank you to the students, educators, and organizers who made today such a meaningful event! 👏 Generation Citizen Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education