With the shortage of masks and eye protection among healthcare workers continuing at a crisis level, HomeAid Houston and HomeAid America have joined both the U.S. President and Vice President to ask the building industry …
Builders Called to Donate PPE
Healthcare Workers Need Our Help The shortage of masks and eye protection among healthcare workers is at a crisis level. Both the U.S. President and Vice President have called upon the construction industry to provide …
Sandcastle Homes Completes Renovation of Agape Development Home in Third Ward
Renovation work has been completed on Agape Development’s Paris House in Houston’s Third Ward, thanks to a partnership between Sandcastle Homes and GHBA’s Custom Builders Council (CBC). The project was led by Sandcastle’s Nicole Keown …
Local Suppliers and Vendors Step Up for the GHBA Benefit Homes Project in its 40th Year
Dozens of companies are helping to celebrate the 40th anniversary of GHBA’s Benefit Homes Project by stepping up to ensure the home is built at little cost by donating their materials, labor and services to …
Giving Back Through GHBA
On the evening of Saturday, January 19, the 2020 GHBA board of directors were installed and I formally began the privilege of serving as the board president. Now it is time to turn my attention …
Empire Communities Recruits Donors for Construction of Cottage for Boys in Crisis
Without the donations of materials, labor and services, an 8,100 sq. ft. cottage being built to house eight boys on the Boys and Girls Country Cottage, would not be possible. Empire Communities is leading the …
GHBA Benefit Homes Project Anticipates Another Banner Year
The Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Homes Project’s charity fundraiser is celebrating its 40th year of giving back to the community. Since 1980, members of the GHBA have been donating construction, materials, labor and time …
Sierra Vista is Site of GHBA Benefit Home
Land Tejas, a Houston residential developer for 20 years, has delivered more than 28,000 homes across 16,500 acres. One community is home to one of the GHBA’s Benefit Homes. Land Tejas donated a lot to …
GHBA Donates $15,000 to Imelda Assistance Fund
In December, GHBA members and staff met with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and presented a check for $15,000 to the Imelda Assistance Fund. The GHBA appreciated the opportunity to partner with Judge Hidalgo on …
HomeAid and First America Homes Break Ground on Life Skills Center
On December 11, an unused field in Humble was officially designated as the site for a 5,800 sq. ft. building that will help families in crisis rebuild their lives. HomeAid and First America Homes, the …
M/I Homes Presents Benefit Home Funds to GHBA
M/I Homes recently sold and closed on a home constructed for the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) Benefit Homes Project. The Benefit Home was built with donated materials, labor and services by GHBA members. The …
HomeAid Raises Funds at HALO
HomeAid held its 11th annual HomeAid’s Amazing Ladies’ Organization (HALO) luncheon on November 1 at The Westin/Memorial City. This year’s theme was “New Beginnings.” Nearly 500 women and several gentlemen, representing a variety of industries …
Honoring Local Vendors Who Built M/I Benefit Home in Bridgeland
Dozens of vendors and trades attended a recent award luncheon hosted by M/I Homes, The Howard Hughes Corporation and the Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA), where they were honored for their donations to help construct …
HomeAid and RoofTec Provide New Roof for Vita Living Group Home
In HomeAid‘s search to identify agencies that need construction related assistance to continue their service to those less fortunate, Vita Living was an ideal fit. The agency is a 37-year-old nonprofit that provides long term …
HistoryMaker Partners with Local Vendors on GHBA Benefit Home
HistoryMaker Homes and Land Tejas are partnering on a GHBA Benefit Home, one of three being built in 2019. HistoryMaker’s vendors and suppliers stepped up when the request was made for donations of materials, services …