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Austin Habitat for Humanity in the News

2024

From middle class to considered low-income: Austin Habitat for Humanity adjusting marketing tactics to help new qualifiers (KVUE) — March 12, 2024

The YIMBYs Come to Town, and City Council Joins Them (The Austin Chronicle) — February 29, 2024

Austin’s HOME Initiative won’t change much — for now (Austin Business Journal) — February 6, 2024

Who participates in Austin TX community outreach (TCN News) — February 6, 2024

Greater Texas|Aggieland boosted community volunteer efforts in 2023 (CU Insight) — February 1, 2024

Grumet: Actually, you just might qualify for that Austin Habitat for Humanity house (Austin American Statesman) — January 8, 2024

Musician describes why her new Habitat for Humanity home allowed her to say in Austin (Austin American Statesman) — January 6, 2024

This award-winning musician can stay in Austin thanks to Habitat for Humanity (Austin American Statesman) — January 6, 2024

Change Makers: Welcome to The List (Austin Woman Magazine) — January 1, 2024

2023

Low income housing with no waiting list (The Conservative Nut) — December 23, 2023

More than two dozen volunteer opportunities in South Austin and Dripping Springs (Community Impact) — December 12, 2023

Austin leaders to consider upzoning for housing affordability (The Real Deal) — December 7, 2023

Will HOME initiative help Austin’s housing affordability? Opinions split ahead of vote (Austin American Statesman) — December 6, 2023

Christmas Sale & Holiday Hope For Homeownership At Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) –December 5, 2023

What is the HOME initiative? What to know about Austin’s latest push for more housing (KXAN) — November 30, 2023

Volunteer Guide 2023: 10 organizations to give back to in Hays County (Community Impact) — November 30, 2023

Give back to one of these 17 nonprofits on Giving Tuesday 2023 (ATX Today) — November 24, 2023

As median income rises in ATX, you may be surprised who qualifies for housing help (KXAN) — November 19, 2023

Austin ISD teachers and family settle in to Habitat For Humanity home (Austin American Statesman) — November 18, 2023

Here’s where you can volunteer in Central Texas this holiday season (KVUE) — November 15, 2023

Court ruling against land use reforms sparks more uncertainty for Austin developers, housing advocates (Austin Business Journal) — November 15, 2023

City loses second suit over development rules (Austin Monitor) — November 14, 2023

Grimes Is Auctioning Old Clothes And Signed Vinyl For Habitat For Humanity Texas (Stereo Gum) — November 12, 2023

Table of Experts Roundtable: Credit unions today and tomorrow ( Austin Business Journal) — October 27, 2023

Opposition to proposed Austin zoning changes to boost density to bring down costs (KVUE) — October 24, 2023

How many units? Austin City Council to discuss proposed HOME initiative (KXAN) — October 24, 2023

Austin-area housing inventory rises as affordability challenges mount (Austin Business Journal) — October 18, 2023

2023 Greater Austin Business Awards (Austin Chamber of Commerce) — October 17, 2023

Austin Habitat for Humanity leader helps give families a chance she never got (KVUE) — October 11, 2023

Commission gives $400,000 for local veterans, services (San Marcos Daily Record) — October 5, 2023

Celebrating The Unique Qualities Of Credit Unions With Austin Telco Federal Credit Union (KXAN Studio 512) — October 5, 2023

Governor Abbott Announces Over $6.4 Million In Grants To Central Texas Veteran Service Organizations (Office of the Texas Governor) — October 3, 2023

Over $6.4M in grants awarded to 24 Central Texas veteran service organizations (FOX 7 News) — October 3, 2023

Over $6.4M in grants awarded to 24 Central Texas veteran service organizations (Yahoo News) — October 3, 2023

The ‘House that Credit Unions Built’ a Collaborative Model for Building Affordable Homes in Austin (Kalkine Media) — September 21, 2023

Donate To A Good Cause At Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) — September 21, 2023

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground at new Austin neighborhood (KVUE) — September 19, 2023

Austin City Council discusses affordable housing, gentrification, pride flags (The Daily Texan) — September 5, 2023

Neha Sampat is an expert at raising gobs of VC, elevating others in tech sector (Austin Business Journal) — August 31, 2023

Why revenue is up at many of Austin’s largest private companies (Austin Business Journal) — August 25, 2023

From United Way to Habitat (Old Dominion University) — August 21, 2023

Kissing Tree Hosts Nonprofit, Volunteer Fair (San Marcos Daily Record) — August 20, 2023

Discount Day For Teachers At Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) — August 8, 2023

Austin is copying Houston’s playbook for making housing more affordable (Business Insider) — August 6, 2023

More affordability: Austin Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on new housing development (Austin American Statesman) — July 28, 2023

100+ new affordable homes coming to a southeast Austin neighborhood (KXAN) — July 28, 2023

City’s largest housing project breaks ground: 126 affordable homes coming to SE Austin (CBS Austin) — July 28, 2023

Austin Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on largest affordable homes project to date (KVUE) — July 28, 2023

New street in southeast Austin paves way for affordable housing (KXAN) — July 20, 2023

Meadow Lake Boulevard Extension Project (City of Austin) —  July 18, 2023

Austin ISD, Habitat for Humanity celebrate homes built for district staff (KVUE) — July 13, 2023

Most exciting day of our lives’ | Austin musician moves into home built by Habitat for Humanity (KVUE) — July 13, 2023

Austin Habitat for Humanity seeking homebuyers in ‘missing middle’ (Community Impact) — June 22, 2023

Austin may reform compatibility standards that some say hamper housing development (Austin Business Journal) — June 12, 2023

Canva Opens New Flagship Campus in Austin (Business Wire) — June 8, 2023

This future Habitat for Humanity homeowner is building her own future (KVUE) — June 6, 2023

Summer DIY Home Improvement At Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) — May 24, 2023

Austin home prices falling as interest rates rise (KVUE) — May 16, 2023

Shop New Arrivals At Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) — May 9, 2023

Opinion: Housing crisis: Bill offers Texans a needed helping hand (Austin American Statesman) — May 5, 2023

Austin could get new zoning category encouraging housing development (Austin Business Journal) — April 19, 2023

In East Austin, Endeavor plans another big mixed-use hub — one rivaling Statesman redevelopment (Austin Business Journal) — April 7, 2023

Journal Profile: New Habitat for Humanity CEO Michele Anderson reveling in Austin’s food, friendliness (Austin Business Journal) — April 7, 2023

To tackle high housing costs, Texas lawmakers push to build more homes (25 ABC) — March 18, 2023

Bouldin Creek hotel, condo, office project gets height bump (Community Impact) — March 14, 2023

Group again sues city over changes to development rules (Austin Monitor) — March 7, 2023

Woman to Watch: Michele Anderson (Austin Woman Magazine) — March 1, 2023

New Austin City Council members share support for development-friendly changes (Austin Business Journal) — February 23, 2023

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Quoizel Pendant Chandelier (KXAN Studio 512) — February 16, 2023

2022 Grantmaking: St. David’s Foundation Awards $43 Million in Second Half of the Year (St. David’s Foundation) — February 1, 2023

First Look at New Affordable Homes in Austin (Austin Community Foundation) — January 27, 2023

Request for denser housing in east-side neighborhood exemplifies debate roiling City Hall (Austin Business Journal) — January 23, 2023

AmazonSmile shutters: Hundreds of eligible Austin organizations to no longer receive funding (KXAN) — January 20, 2023

2022

A positive in Austin’s housing market heading into 2023 (KXAN) — December 31, 2022

Texas 100 List: Influential Texans to Know in 2023 (Austin Business Journal) — December 20, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Corgi Coaster Set (KXAN Studio 512) — December 15, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Kitchen Pack (KXAN Studio 512) — December 8, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity taps United Way leader from Virginia as next CEO (Austin Business Journal) — December 6, 2022

President and CEO of United Way of South Hampton Roads set to leave position in January (The Virginian Pilot) — December 6, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity Announces New CEO (Austin Habitat for Humanity) — December 6, 2022

Check out 18 local and regional nonprofits to volunteer at this holiday season in San Marcos, Buda and Kyle (Community Impact) –November 24, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: West Elm Throw Blanket (KXAN Studio 512) — November 17, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Items Of The Week: Gucci Loafers & Doughboy Cookie Jar (KXAN Studio 512) — November 10, 2022

NI Addresses its Hometown’s Crises of Homelessness and Housing Affordability (NI) — November 8, 2022

Austin election: Proposition A puts millions of dollars toward affordable housing (KXAN) — November 8, 2022

Affordability in Austin: How have previous housing bonds addressed the issue? (KVUE) — November 2, 2022

Austin considers allowing housing development on commercially zoned land (Austin Business Journal) — October 28, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Vintage Avon Earrings (KXAN Studio 512) — October 27, 2022

McCoy’s Building Supply supports Austin Habitat for Humanity with $1M donation (Austin Business Journal) — October 26, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Hoodie Blanket (KXAN Studio 512) — October 20, 2022

Students, vote for Prop A in November (The Daily Texan) — October 14, 2022

Phyllis Snodgrass: Housing for All (Austin Woman Magazine) — October 1, 2022

Pflugerville: Habitat for Humanity to Develop $10 Million Thrift Store (Virtual Builders Exchange) — September 29, 2022

Building The Plane While Flying It: Women In Austin CRE Are Soaring (Bisnow) — September 29, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity Transforming Central Texas with Care (The Women Leaders) — September 29, 2022

Wells Fargo partners with Habitat for Humanity to try to address affordable housing issue (CBS Austin) –September 29, 2022

Sunflower Bank Launches Bank On-Certified Financial Empowerment Checking Account in Texas (Business Wire) — September 28, 2022

Retiring CEO receives recognition for affordable housing work (Hays Free Press) — September 28, 2022

Retiring Austin Habitat leader lauded for impact on housing — who’ll take her place? (Austin Business Journal) — September 22, 2022

Report card finds Austin falling short on affordable housing (KXAN) — September 21, 2022

Million-dollar home sales on the rise in Austin market (Austin American Statesman) — September 20, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Barn Door Kit (KXAN Studio 512) — September 15, 2022

Why Bringing More Affordable Housing to Austin Is a Block-by-Block Battle (Texas Monthly) — September 15, 2022

Texas Senate Committee discusses affordable housing crisis (CBS Austin) — September 14, 2022

Architect Michael Hsu returns to Houston with thoughtful modern style (Houston Chronicle) — September 12, 2022

Home Improvement With A Purpose — San Marcos ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) — September 7, 2022

2022 Vision Award Recipient – Phyllis Snodgrass, Austin Habitat for Humanity (ULI Austin) — September 6, 2022

Austin officials sign off on more than $40M in support for affordable housing projects (Community Impact) — September 6, 2022

Austin Black Business Journal Names the 2022 Top Ten Diversity Champions (Austin Black Business Journal) — September 6, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Fendi Purse (KXAN Studio 512) — September 1, 2022

Volunteering In Austin (Do 512) — August 31, 2022

AUSTIN BISNOW MULTIFAMILY ANNUAL CONFERENCE (Bisnow) — August 31, 2022

Families celebrate new homes built through Habitat for Humanity (KVUE) — August 27, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Plush Dog Toy (KXAN Studio 512) — August 25, 2022

Why Tito’s Vodka invested $1 million for housing in Austin (Austin Business Journal) — August 22, 2022

Celebrate National Thrift Shop Day At Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStores With David And Tara Design (KXAN) — August 12, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: UT Men’s Polo (KXAN Studio 512) — August 11, 2022

Back to school denim campaign gives back to children in need (KVUE) — August 14, 2022

Vivienda Accesible con el Sudor de la Frente (El Mundo) — August 18, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity gets multimillion-dollar loan (KVUE) — August 8, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity to receive $4 million loan for affordable housing (Austin American-Statesman) — August 8, 2022

San Marcos Premium Outlets Hosts Back-To-School Denim Campaign (San Marcos Daily Record) — August 7, 2022

Dezeen Awards Architecture longlists revealed (Deezen Awards 2022)

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Unicorn Rain Boot & Lunch Box Set (KXAN Studio 512) — August 5, 2022

Austin ISD asks community for input on potential teacher housing bond (KVUE) — August 4, 2022

2022 Impact Awards Projects (ULI Austin) — August 4, 2022

AIA Houston announces its winners of the 2022 Design Award. Here is the list. (Houston Chronicle) — August 1, 2022

$350M affordable housing bond OK’d for November ballot (Austin Business Journal) — July 29, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Queen Mattress (KXAN Studio 512) — July 28, 2022

Austin Community Foundation Raises $4 million in Financing for Austin Habitat for Humanity (Austin Community Foundation) — July 27, 2022

Habitat’s Affordable Austin Housing with Phyllis Snodgrass (Greater Texas Podcast) — July 26, 2022

Groups rally for $300M housing bond proposal; city projects tax rate increase (Community Impact) — July 22, 2022

Calls mount for $300M affordable housing bond in Austin (Austin Business Journal) — July 22, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Amazon Echo Dot Smart Speaker (KXAN Studio 512) — July 21, 2022

Builders, business leaders identify barriers that have pushed housing market to ‘crisis level’ (Austin Business Journal) — July 21, 2022

City Hall Gears Up for $300M+ Housing Bond (The Austin Chronicle) — July 15, 2022

Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Ceiling Fan (KXAN Studio 512) — July 15, 2022

2022 Best CFO Awards Nominees (Austin Business Journal) — July 15, 2022

Habitat Breaks its Longtime Mold Again (Austin Business Journal) — July 15, 2022

Coalition calls for affordable housing referendum in Austin (Austin Business Journal) — July 13, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on its second multifamily project (Austin Business Journal) — July 8, 2022

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on town home project in southeast Austin (KXAN) — July 8, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable townhomes in southeast Austin (Fox 7) — July 8, 2022

Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable townhomes in Montopolis (CBS Austin) — July 8, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity expanding Montopolis subdivision (KVUE) — July 8, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item of the Week: Pottery Barn Lamp Base (KXAN Studio 512) — June 30, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Kayak (KXAN Studio 512) — June 23, 2022

ULI Austin Announces Phyllis Snodgrass, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity as Recipient of 2022 Vision Award (ULI Austin) — June 22, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity CEO earns 2022 Vision Award (Austin Business Journal) — June 22, 2022

Austin family moves into home built by Habitat for Humanity (KVUE) — June 16, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Butcher Blocks (KXAN Studio 512) — June 16, 2022

Apartment community going dense on small site thanks to Affordability Unlocked bonuses (Austin Business Journal) — June 13, 2022

The cost of Austin-area living is also costing housing helpers (KVUE) — June 13, 2022

Austin gives initial OK to new kind of zoning that encourages density, affordable housing (Austin Business Journal) — June 10, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Wokin 98-Piece Tool Set For Dad (KXAN Studio 512) — June 9, 2022

Austin City Council to try again on affordable housing proposal (KXAN) — June 8, 2022

Home Improvement With A Purpose – Ben White ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) — June 6, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStores Celebrate 30 Years of Home Improvement with a Purpose (Austin Woman) — June 1, 2022

Meeting ‘a dramatic need’: Investors aim to make Austin housing more affordable for thousands (Austin Business Journal) — May 27, 2022

Austin Habitat ReStore Item Of The Week: Fire Pit (KXAN Studio 512) — May 26, 2022

Council Recap: Once-Sacred Neighborhood Protections Battered by Austin’s Affordability Crisis (Austin Chronicle) — May 21, 2022

Change Lives Here (Pedernales Electric) — May 19, 2022

Austin Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Telescope (KXAN Studio 512) — May 18, 2022

Shop, donate, and celebrate with Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore in honor of its 30th anniversary (Austin Chamber) — May 16, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity marks 30 years of ReStore (Community Impact) — May 16, 2022

Shop, Donate, And Celebrate 30 Years Of Austin Habitat ReStores (KXAN Studio 512) — May 13, 2022

2022 Design Awards (Texas Architect) — May 12,2022

Habitat For Humanity Tackles Surging Housing Prices For Austin ISD (Reform Austin) May 11, 2022

Team Daybreak tries construction at a Habitat for Humanity site (KVUE) — May 11, 2022

Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing for Austin ISD employees, families (Austin American Statesman) — May 10, 2022

Empleados de Austin ISD tendrán acceso a viviendas asequibles a través de un nuevo programa (Univision) — May 9, 2022

Austin ISD to offer staff a chance at affordable housing (KXAN) — May 9, 2022

Family Newsletter (AISD) — May 6, 2022

BG Reads | News You Need to Know (The Bingham Group) — May 6, 2022

Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Madewell Jeans (KXAN Studio 512) — May 5, 2022

Austin ISD partners with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing for district employees, families (KVUE) — May 5, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity to partner with Taylor Morrison to provide affordable housing for Austin ISD employees (Community Impact) — May 5, 2022

Earth-conscious Austinites turn Lamar Union Plaza into donation party (CultureMap Austin) — May 2, 2022

Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Mother’s Day Mug Set (KXAN Studio 512) — April 29, 2022

Desperate for Housing, Austin Seeks Relief in Rezoning (Bloomberg) — April 29, 2022

Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Mother’s Day Mug Set (KXAN Studio 512) — April 29, 2022

Home Improvement With A Purpose – Lake Creek ReStore (KXAN Studio 512) — April 27, 2022

Habitat For Humanity ReStore Item Of The Week: Area Rug (KXAN Studio 512) — April 22, 2022

Every Day Is Earth Day At Austin Habitat ReStores (KXAN Studio 512) — April 19, 2022

Reduce, reuse, ReStore: Meet the home improvement stores working to solve Central Texas’ affordable housing crisis (Community Impact) — April 17, 2022

Commercial Real Estate Awards nominees revealed, special achievement winner named (Austin Business Journal) — April 14, 2022

Heartwood, a newcomer on real estate scene, has initial $10M fund to spend (Austin Business Journal) — April 11, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity gets windfall $8.5 million donation (Austin Monitor) — March 25, 2022

‘A game-changer’: How MacKenzie Scott’s $8.5 million donation can help Austin families own a home (Austin American Statesman) — March 23, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity receives more than $8M from MacKenzie Scott (KXAN) — March 23, 2022

Mackenzie Scott Donated Over $400 Million to Habitat for Humanity (Green Matters) — March 23, 2022

Billionaire MacKenzie Scott donates $8.5 million to Austin nonprofit (Austonia) — March 22, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity gets $8.5M donation from MacKenzie Scott (Austin Business Journal) — March 22, 2022

MacKenzie Scott donates $8.5 million to Austin Habitat for Humanity (KVUE) — March 22, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity Received a $8.5 Million Transformational Investment From Mackenzie Scott to Purchase Land to Hit the Affordable Housing Crisis Head On (Austin Habitat for Humanity) — March 22, 2022

City loses Land Development Code lawsuit appeal (Austin Monitor) — March 18, 2022

Four Hands Announces Partnership with Habitat for Humanity (Furniture Today) — March 4, 2022

Habitat for Humanity head to step down (Austin Business Journal) — February 25, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity, a Leading Expert in Affordable Homeownership Under the Innovative Leadership of CEO Phyllis Snodgrass, Announces Her Next Chapter in Her Career as She Steps Down as CEO in Late 2022 (Austin Habitat for Humanity) — February 22, 2022

East Austin’s Latest Mixed-Use Project Pioneers Affordable Commercial Space (Towers) — February 16, 2022

Austin Habitat for Humanity helps 7 families become new homeowners (Fox 7 Austin) — February 12, 2022

Phyllis Snodgrass breaks down ‘big A affordability’ versus ‘little a affordability’ (Austin Business Journal) — January 28, 2022

Out of Reach? Housing affordability is city’s No. 1 challenge — a threat to Austin as we know it (Austin Business Journal) — January 27, 2022

‘Past the tipping point’: What real estate experts say Austin needs to do to keep up with growth (Austin Business Journal) — January 19, 2022

3D printing company turns trash into treasure (KXAN) — January 18, 2022

From the Ground Up – A conversation on the future of real estate in Central Texas (Austin Business Journal) — January 13, 2022

2021

Home for the Holidays: Building a home with Habitat for Humanity – Part 7 (KVUE) — December 21, 2021

Home for the Holidays: Building a home with Habitat for Humanity – Part 6 (KVUE) — December 14, 2021

“We need more resources”: Housing nonprofits struggling to keep up with increased demand for affordable housing in Austin (Spectrum News) — December 9, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity opens its third ReStore (Austin Chamber) — December 8, 2021

Bank of America Gives Towards Housing Efforts (Austin Business Journal) — December 8, 2021

Home for the Holidays: Building a home with Habitat for Humanity – Part 5 (KVUE) — December 8, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore opens in Northwest Austin (Community Impact) — December 6, 2021

Home for the Holidays: Building a home with Habitat for Humanity – Part 4 (KVUE) — November 22, 2021

Council approves $15M for affordable housing projects throughout Austin (Community Impact) — November 19, 2021

Home for the Holidays: Building a home with Habitat for Humanity – Part 3 (KVUE) — November 15, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity building new warehouse in southeast Austin (Community Impact) — November 9, 2021

Home for the Holidays: Building a home with Habitat for Humanity – Part 2 (KVUE) — November 8, 2021

Belvin Street home built by Habitat for Humanity is November Yard of the Month (SMTX Life) — November 7, 2021

Dozens of Habitat for Humanity volunteers are building this Austin family a new home in time for the holidays (KVUE) — November 1, 2021

Home for the Holidays: Behind-the-scenes with Rob Evans (KVUE) — November 1, 2021

Yvette Boatwright Receives Austin Habitat for Humanity’s Hancock, McGill & Bleau Housing Leadership Award (Realty Austin) –October 29, 2021

Habitat for Humanity Honors Yvette Boatwright (Austin Woman) — October 28, 2021

UFCU Launches Second “House That Credit Unions Built” (UFCU) — October 26, 2021

City Council: On South Lamar, Who Can We Trust? (Austin Chronicle) — October 22, 2021

3 years in, Austin is falling behind on goals in affordable housing plan ( Community Impact) — October 21, 2001

Austin Chamber announces 2021 Greater Austin Business Awards honorees and CEO award recipients (Austin Chamber) — October 6, 2021

Pflugerville family receives $30K in home upgrades from Restoration Builders’ Pay It Forward Project (KVUE) — September 28, 2021

Celebrating 30 years of Habitat ReStore (Habitat for Humanity International)  — September 21, 2021

Restoration Builders Announces First Annual Pay It Forward Event (Restoration Builders) — September 15, 2021

Innovative Housing Portfolio (Architectural Record) — September 1, 2021

Can you say, “I Love My Job” even when you don’t? (True North Business Podcast – Episode 4) — August 19, 2021

Austin on track to be least affordable non-California metro for homes by 2022, Zillow reports (Austin Business Journal) — August 13, 2021

Celebrating 30 years of Habitat ReStore (Habitat for Humanity International) — August 12, 2021

Impact Awards (ULI Austin)

Michael Hsu and Habitat for Humanity team up to build middle-income row houses in Austin (The Architect’s Newspaper) — August 6, 2021

Lack of Affordable Housing: Interview with Habitat for Humanity and Zonda, Ep. 5 (HomeAid Austin) –August 2, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore uses discount home improvement to build communities (Community Impact) — July 29, 2021

Families move into Austin Habitat for Humanity’s affordable Mueller townhomes (KVUE) — July 25, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity dedicates 500th home (KXAN) — July 21, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity celebrates its 500th home milestone (CBS Austin) — July 21, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity is Building Homes, Community and Wealth (Inside Austin Podcast) — July 19, 2021

Best Places to Work: Realty Austin takes top spot for fifth year in a row (Austin Business Journal) — July 16, 2021

Data shows Austin is indeed affordable — with a huge, scary exception (Austin Business Journal) — July 15, 2021

What Will Happen To All The Plexiglass Barriers Austin Businesses Set Up During The Pandemic? (KUT 90.5 Austin’s NPR Station) — July 12, 2021

Give Back: Women Build — Building a Better Austin (Austin Woman) — July 1, 2021

Familias pueden comprar una casa en Austin y pagar $1,300 mensual con este programa (Univision) — May 19, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore opening new location in Northwest Austin later this summer (Community Impact) — May 3, 2021

Habitat Mueller Row Homes (Michael Hsu Office of Architecture) — April, 2021

A+ Federal Credit Union is grateful for a successful 2020 (Austin Chamber) — April 14, 2021

Austin Habitat for Humanity Announces Kelly Outlaw as the New Chief Financial and Operating Officer (AHFH) — April 7, 2021

Women @ Silicon Labs hosts a conversation with Phyllis Snodgrass (YouTube) — March 12, 2021

+You: Women, housing and the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic (YouTube) — March 11, 2021

Provide Volunteers with COVID-19 Protocols (Wiley Online Library) — March 5, 2021

Home repair funds increased to fix storm damage (Austin Monitor) — February 21, 2021

[RE]verse Pitch winners create furniture from recycled materials, to benefit affordable housing in Austin (austintexas.gov) — January 6, 2021

2020

Friends in Austin Podcast with CEO Phyllis Snodgrass (Friends in Austin) — December 15, 2020

Give Back: Habitat for Humanity — Don’t Stop Us Now (Austin Woman) — November 1, 2020

The Clawback Live Episode 45 (Jimmy Flanningan) — October 3, 2020

Phyllis Snodgrass Works on Affordability One Family at a Time at Austin Habit for Humanity (Medium) — September 29, 2020

Realty Austin Raises the Wall on the 9th Annual Habitat for Humanity Home Build (Austin Local) — September 8, 2020

Investment from Austin Community Foundation will help Austin Habitat for Humanity complete East Austin project (Community Impact) — June 19, 2020

Austin Community Foundation with support from National Instruments, makes $1 Million Impact Investment Loan (Austin Community Foundation) — May 28, 2020

Shop and Donate at an Austin Habitat for Humanity (93.7 KLBJ) — May 27, 2020

Amid Pandemic, “Giving Tuesday NOW” Aimed to Give Nonprofits a Boost (Spectrum News) — May 04, 2020

Habitat for Humanity Launches Online ReStore (Austin Chronicle) — April 14, 2020

San Marcos ReStore Among 2019 Best of Hays Winners (San Marcos Daily Record) — April 5, 2020

Austin Habitat for Humanity on Inside with John Zenor Radio Interview  — March 30th, 2020

Austin Habitat for Humanity Launches Online ReStore (SM Corridor News) — March 25, 2020

Business leaders: Stay-at-home orders will be drag on Austin economy (Austin Statesman) — March 24, 2020

Challenges Nonprofits Face During the Pandemic (RA News) — April 17th, 2020

Microsoft, Silicon Labs among tech companies building affordable homes in Austin (KVUE) — February 6th, 2020

TEGNA Foundation, KVUE award $25,000 total to 7 Austin-area nonprofits (KVUE) — January 30th, 2020

2019

Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore in San Marcos celebrates one year in business (Community Impact) — November 30, 2019

5 donation centers open during holidays (The Daily Texan) — November 20, 2019

Chicken Keeping Class Lets Residents EGGS-plore Waste Reduction (Patch) — November 1, 2019

Austin Reuse Weekend (TDS) — October 20, 2019

Austin’s Best CEOs: Phyllis Snodgrass of Austin Habitat (Austin Business Journal) — October 3th, 2019

Habitat for Humanity construye más de 50 unidades de vivienda asequible en el este de Austin (Univision) — September 13, 2019

Work set to start on 66-story tower that will be Austin’s tallest (Austin American Statesman) — September 5th, 2019

New style of affordable homes coming to Mueller area in East Austin (KVUE) — August 2nd, 2019

Townhome development coming to Mueller area in Austin (KVUE) — August 2nd, 2019

Affordable multifamily housing becomes focus for Austin Habitat for Humanity (Curbed Austin) — August 1st, 2019

Austin Habitat for Humanity developing two new projects in East Austin (Community Impact) — July 30th, 2019

FOX 7 Discussion: Austin Habitat for Humanity (FOX 7) — July 30th, 2019

Habitat for Humanity dedicates 6 new homes as Austin affordability crisis prompts shifts in tactics(Austin American Statesman) — July 27th, 2019

Habitat for Humanity can’t afford to keep building single-family homes in Austin (KXAN) — July 26th, 2019

City helps more residents stay in their homes with repairs (Austin American Statesman) — July 15th, 2019

Bobcats Give Back (San Marcos Daily Record) — July 14th, 2019

San Marcos, Texas State University Announce Partnership To Expand Bobcats Give Back Program (SM Corridor News) — July 14th, 2019

Giving City: Austin Habitat taking a new approach to housing (Austin American Statesman) — June 14th, 2019

Step inside one Cool House Tour home built with the owners’ future in mind (Austin 360) — May 30th, 2019

Stylish, Energy Efficient & Modern: Get A Sneak Peek Of Austin’s Cool House Tour (KXAN) — May 29th, 2019

Habitat for Humanity to build large-scale affordable housing complex (KXAN) — May 22nd, 2019

Habitat for Humanity plans for affordable housing complex in East Austin (KVUE) — May 14th, 2019

Austin cuts red tape for affordable housing developers (Austin Business Journal) — May 10th, 2019

Council passes affordable housing density bonus program (Austin Monitor) — May 10th, 2019

First look: Habitat for Humanity’s Plan for 50-plus condos in East Austin (Austin Business Journal) — May 7th, 2019

Is Austin About to Make it Easier for Affordable Housing to Get Built? (Shelterforce) — May 7th, 2019

Volunteers make Catholic Build a Community Affair (Diocese of Austin) — Spring, 2019

Thinking outside the cubicle: 3 Austin tech offices designed to inspire  (Built in ATX) — April 26th, 2019

Check Out These Great Corporate Volunteering Opportunities in Austin (Commercial Cafe) — April 23rd, 2019

Texas Sen. Kirk Watson plans his ‘day of service’ when he will act as governor (KXAN) — April 5th, 2019

14 places in Austin to donate all the things that don’t spark joy  (Culture Map) — March 22, 2019

2019’s top green homebuilder: Austin Habitat for Humanity (Austin Business Journal) — March 7th, 2019

Bastrop head start worker secures Habitat for Humanity home in Smithville (Austin Statesman) — March 5th, 2019

Habitat for Humanity teams up with Kendra Scott for ‘Women Build Austin’ (KVUE) — March 2nd, 2019

Affordable housing becoming less affordable (KVUE) — February 23rd, 2019

Widely supported affordable housing program could bring more dense, subsidized developments into all Austin neighborhoods (Community Impact) — February 6th, 2019

Austin City Council reviews relaxing restrictions for affordable housing (KXAN) — February 5th, 2019

2018

Austin Habitat For Humanity Opens ReStore Location In San Marcos (Corridor News) — December 18th, 2018

Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build (CBS) — November 27th, 2018

Austin Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build (Spectrum News) — November 27th, 2018

Habitat for Humanity Unveils New Home (Spectrum News) — November 27th, 2018

PIMCO Executive Leadership Award (Austin Chamber) — August 2018

2018 Profiles in Power: Phyllis Snodgrass of Austin Habitat for Humanity (Austin Business Journal) — August 2018

Keep Austin Affordable Holds Rally for Affordable Housing Bond (Spectrum News) — August 22nd, 2018

East Austin families to get keys to first ever “net zero” homes   (KXAN) — July 28th, 2018

Austin Habitat for Humanity helps East Austin families (FOX 7) — July 28th, 2018

Austin Habitat for Humanity Builds First Energy-Efficient Homes (Spectrum News) — July 20th, 2018

Bike to work day this Friday (KVUE) — May 16th, 2018

Habitat for Humanity disappointed but hopeful with CodeNEXT (KXAN) — May 16th, 2018

Phyllis Snodgrass (Austin Woman) — April 30th, 2018

Habitat for Humanity Merger Focuses on Home Affordability (Spectrum News) — March 8th, 2018

Affordable housing advocates: CodeNEXT Draft 3 moves in the ‘wrong direction’ (Community Impact) — February 22nd, 2018

Newest CodeNEXT draft gets criticism from all sides (Austin Monitor) — February 22nd, 2018

Affordable housing advocates push back against latest CodeNext draft (Austin American-Statesman) — February 21st, 2018

Austin Habitat for Humanity to Build Net Zero Homes (Spectrum News) — February 9th, 2018

Austin Habitat for Humanity begins work on “net zero” homes (Austin American-Statesman) — February 9th, 2018

“Net Zero” Homes are Sustainable. Now, Some In Austin Will Also Be Affordable (KUT) — February 9th, 2018

2017

New project helps tackle housing affordability crisis (CBS Austin) — November 29th, 2017

In This New Neighborhood, None of the Homeowners Own The Land (KUT/Austin Monitor) — November 28th, 2017

Local nonprofit building homes to offset housing crisis (Spectrum News) — November 29th, 2017

Austinite to receive new home as part of Habitat for Humanity’s ‘blitz build’ (KXAN) — November 28th, 2017

“Unity” home completed (Austin-American Statesman) — November 17, 2017

Go Repair! Closes Application Window for Local Nonprofits (Austin Chronicle) — August 31, 2017

Shop the ultimate recycling project at Habitat for Humanity’s ReStore (Austin-American Statesman) — August 25, 2017

Plaza Saltillo’s Affordable Habitat (Austin Chronicle) — August 24, 2017

Council looks to adjust TOD density bonus programs (Austin Monitor) — August 23, 2017

Advocates in Austin Rally Against Proposed Cuts to Federal Housing Funds (KUT) — July 24, 2017

Affordable housing activists protest housing budget cuts (KXAN) — July 23, 2017

Federal cuts could worsen Austin’s affordability crisis, groups say (Austin-American Statesman) — July 22, 2017

Proposed HUD funding cuts could impact thousands in Austin (KXAN) — July 17, 2017

From the Desk of Phyllis Snodgrass (Austin Woman) — July 1, 2017

Evolve Austin wants to make the case for density (The Austin Monitor) — June 20, 2017

Say yes to communities, no to cuts (The Texas Tribune) — June 2, 2017

Interested in CodeNEXT? You should be (Austin EcoNetwork) — May 19, 2017

Viewpoint: CodeNEXT has the potential to become affordability’s biggest ally in Austin (Austin Business Journal) — February 2, 2017

Commentary: CodeNEXT can be Austin affordability’s biggest ally (Austin-American Statesman) — January 31, 2017

2016

Turn Light Bulbs into Christmas Ornaments (KXAN Studio512) — December 20, 2016

Austin district properties fetch up to $90 million in bids (Austin-American Statesman) — December 14, 2016

Two Ethiopian refugee families get the gift of a new home (KXAN) — November 29, 2016

4 numbers to know about today’s Austin affordable housing ‘Blitz Build’ (Community Impact) — November 29, 2016

Keys of Habitat for Humanity homes handed over to family (KXAN) — June 27, 2016

Habitat for Humanity celebrates 11 new homes built (KEYE TV) — June 25, 2016

Bond-Funded Feature: Westgate Grove (HousingWorks Austin) — June 2016

Austin nonprofit discovers perfect habitat in old Chuck E. Cheese’s (Austin Business Journal) — June 3, 2016

Updates set for West Gate Blvd (Community Impact) — May 25, 2016

Habitat for Humanity to build home in SE Austin (KEYE TV) — May 6, 2016

Volunteers Unite for Women Build Week and Habitat for Humanity (The Austinot) — May 3, 2016

Council OKs road resolution for housing project (Austin Monitor) — April 22, 2016

Maureen’s Legacy (Habitat: The Magazine for Habitat for Humanity International) — May Issue, 2016

Blueprints and Blue Jeans 2016 (Austin Monthly’s On the Scene) — April 14, 2016

Council approves fee-in-lieu for more housing (Austin Monitor) — April 5, 2016

Easy to Make Lovely Plant Displays (KXAN’s Studio512) — April 1, 2016

Cielo moves ahead with innovative East Austin project with City Council’s approval (Austin Business Journal) — April 1, 2016

Meet Phyllis Snodgrass, CEO of Austin Habitat for Humanity (Austin Business Journal) — March 25, 2016

Making Reuse Mainstream (The Austin Chronicle) — February 12, 2016

Taylor Thompson Interview (KUT) — January 25, 2016

2015

Austin Habitat celebrates new headquarters, CEO (Austin Monitor) — November 19, 2015

Onion Creek Flood Victim Reaches New Heights with Austin Habitat For Humanity (HousingWorks) — October 15th, 2015

Austin Chamber COO resigns to focus on affordable housing (Austin Business Journal) — October 7th, 2015

Upcycled Lighting Ideas with the ReStore (KXAN Studio512) — July 9, 2015

Home, Expensive Home (Austin Monthly) — July Neighborhoods Issue, 2015

Austin Habitat for Humanity ReStore: DIY upcycling a chandelier (KXAN Studio512) — April 30, 2015

Pricey real estate changing the way Habitat for Humanity builds in Austin (KXAN) — April 22, 2015

Austin Habitat Wins Green Builder of the Year Award (ABJ) — February 27, 2015

Austin Habitat for Humanity Gives Families Hand Up (The Austinot) — February 11, 2015

2014

Rising from the Halloween Flood (Austin Chronicle) — December 26, 2014

Habitat Finds a New Home (ABJ) — October 31, 2014

Kelly Weiss, President & CEO wins Austin Chamber of Commerce Executive Leadership Award (ABJ) — August 28, 2014


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