Operation FINALLY HOME along with Highland Homes, Ashlar Development and the Greater Houston Builders Association teamed to build a mortgage-free home for this American Hero and his family When Marine veterans USMC Corporal Michael Byrne …
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 …
GHBA Wins TAB’s 2018 Philanthropist of the Year
On November 15 in Austin, TX at the Texas Association of Builders fall board meetings, GHBA was awarded TAB’s 2018 Philanthropist of the Year for the association’s community efforts following Hurricane Harvey. TAB recognized GHBA …
Hope After Harvey: The Crystal Wicks Story
The Fight of All Time The night of August 26, 2018 was supposed to be remembered by many as the “Fight of all Time” when Floyd Mayweather took on Conor McGregor. But that night proved …
Wells Fargo Joins HomeAid to Help Harvey Victims
HomeAid Houston received a $200,000 check from Wells Fargo Bank at the September board of directors meeting. Ernest Campbell, regional diverse segments manager with Wells Fargo, and Alan Watkins, community development affairs and VP at …
Katy Homeowner Shares Hurricane Harvey and BuildAid Experience
Oliver Lee and his family are residents of Katy, Texas. The Lee family was the first homeowner who received assistance from BuildAid Houston, a David Weekley and HomeAid Houston/GHBA initiative to help get homeowners who …
HomeAid Breaks Ground on 50th Project
HomeAid Houston was joined by David Weekley Homes at the ceremonial groundbreaking of The Village at Gracewood – Next Step Project, the first four of eight duplexes that will house mothers who need additional time …
BuildAid Recognizes One Year Anniversary of Hurricane Harvey
HomeAid Houston partnered with the David Weekley Family Foundation (DWFF), to form BuildAid Houston just days after the storm passed. Combining the knowledge and history of HomeAid’s 15 years as a charity of the GHBA, …
HomeAid Houston Announces New Leadership as Bette Moser to Retire
After 13 years of service and dedication to HomeAid Houston, Bette Moser is retiring as executive director. Bette will be assisting the new Executive Director Carl B. Salazar through the transition that began August 14. …
U.S. Marine & Family Surprised with Mortgage-Free Home in Humble
Operation FINALLY HOME along with Highland Homes, Ashlar Development and the Greater Houston Builders Association surprised U.S. Marine Corporal Michael Byrne and his family with the news they are receiving a custom-built, mortgage-free home in …
Winners of Project Playhouse Receive Key at Minute Maid Park
Thousands of Houston Astros fans shared the special moment when the Hamilton family received the key to this year’s Project Playhouse on the field at Minute Maid Park. Lacy and Chad Hamilton and their two …
HomeAid’s BuildAid Initiative Receives Grant from Rebuild Texas Fund
HomeAid’s BuildAid Houston initiative was awarded a $350,000 grant from the Rebuild Texas Fund to support BuildAid’s efforts toward rebuilding after Hurricane Harvey. This grant will allow the initiative to provide new furniture to homeowners …
U.S. Army Veteran Sgt. John Kadleck Receives Mortgage-Free Home in The Woodlands
U.S. Army Sergeant John Kadleck and his family joined representatives from Operation FINALLY HOME, Beazer Homes, The Howard Hughes Corporation®, GHBA and the Houston Texans, along with The Woodlands community recently to celebrate the dedication …
Westin Homes Raises Record Funds from Benefit Homes Project
Westin Homes, the builder of a Greater Houston Builders Association Benefit Home, recently presented record-breaking proceeds from the home’s sale to the two beneficiaries of this GHBA fundraiser. HomeAid Houston and Operation Finally Home received …
Highland Homes and GHBA Break Ground for Charity
Greater Houston Builders Association (GHBA) members gathered at the Information Center in Balmoral, to help mark the official groundbreaking of one of two GHBA Benefit Homes for 2018. Highland Homes, the builder of the Benefit …