Habitat for Humanity in Columbia, MO
This is the website for the Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity Organization, which is located in Columbia, Missouri (Boone County). You can learn all about Habitat for Humanity by browsing this site. We currently have meetings on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at Community United Methodist Church (3301 W. Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201 - across from HyVee).
Mission StatementTo work in partnership with God and volunteers to build modest homes for low-income families who could not otherwise afford to purchase their own homes.
Foundation
Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity was founded in 1988 by Dwight Bingham, Uel & Vernie Blank, John McClure, Lee Norbury and Mel West.
Milestones
Pictured: Betty Dillard - Golden Hammer Award - 1000 Hours of Service
Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity finished its first home in 1990. In the first 10 years it built 29 homes for Missouri families. In the next 3 1/5 years it has built 29 additional homes. In 2002, Shelter Insurance Company provided $45,000 and all the labor to build a home, thus becoming our first Whole-House Corporate Sponsor.
Quantitative Measures
In 15 years Show-Me Central Habitat for Humanity has helped 61 families move into homes of their own. Over 100 children have been able to move into a home their parents purchased.