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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Winners of Project Playhouse Receive Key at Minute Maid Park
The Rangel family was cheered on by thousands of Houston Astros fans as they were presented the ceremonial key to the 2019 HomeAid Houston Project Playhouse, named The Toy Box Playhouse, on the field prior …
HomeAid and GHBA Welcome Carole Brady
Carole Brady has been named the new executive director of HomeAid Houston beginning July 1. She comes to HomeAid from Family Promise of Lake Houston in Humble, Texas where she held the position as executive …
HomeAid Benefits from Pinchin’ Tails Fundraiser
HomeAid Houston has for the fourth consecutive year, been the beneficiary of the DPIS Builder Services charity crawfish boil called “Pinchin’ Tails for HomeAid Houston.” The event raised $30,000 for HomeAid’s mission, “to build new …
Project Playhouse 2019: Special Delivery at Minute Maid Park
Heavy lifting, precarious unloading and delicate navigation were key in the safe arrival of HomeAid Houston’s Project Playhouse at Minute Maid Park where it will be on display from June 25 to July 7, 2019. …
The Unveiling: Satterfield & Pontikes and Newberry Architecture Reveal Project Playhouse Design
Representatives from Satterfield & Pontikes and Newberry Architecture paid a special visit to HomeAid’s April board meeting to unveil the new Playhouse design they created for HomeAid’s 13th annual Project Playhouse fundraiser. The Satterfield & …
13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Scores Big for the Homeless
Team HomeAid scored HUGE this year at the 13th Annual Charity Golf Tournament, held for the first time at Wildcat Golf Club with its two 18-hole courses. Players enjoyed spectacular weather and solid competition, with …
City of Houston Proclaims “HomeAid Houston Day”
Mayor Sylvester Turner declared March 19, 2019 “BuildAid Houston Day,” as he presented BuildAid with a City of Houston Proclamation at a ceremony held at City Hall in the Council Chambers. The proclamation lauded BuildAid’s …
HomeAid and BuildAid Team Honored as Harvey Heroes by AFP
Change the World with a Hero’s Heart – Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), has selected the HomeAid Houston/BuildAid team as “Outstanding Volunteer Service Harvey Heroes,” an honor shared by several others including the JJ Watt …