Local Habitat Restructures to Benefit Community
November 2, 2022
Ezra DeVore
As of October 1, the Habitat for Humanity of South Barry County has elected to become SWMO Restore & Build Inc., following a decision of the board to separate from Habitat International after close evaluation of the funds required to continue the partnership with the international corporation. Sarah Dalton, Treasurer, states that “a majority of the funds we raised were going to the international group with minimal benefit to the Barry County community, other than the use of the Habitat name.”
Ultimately, Dalton says, the board felt that the raised funds would be of better use if as much as possible could stay within the community to finance further projects needed to maintain Barry County. These projects include wheelchair ramps, ADA bathrooms, and other smaller repairs.
“The Board thanks Habitat International for its years of service in the community and the value it holds as an organization, but is looking forward to a new chapter of benefiting the local community,” Dalton says.
The new entity will be registering as a 501c3 organization, the certification classifying an organization as a non-profit. All board members will remain in SWMO Restore and Builds, and the location will stay at 900 W 10th Street, Cassville, MO.
Dalton and the board also state that they have the opportunity to purchase the former LeCompte’s Hardware Store at 201 E. 7th Street, and in the near future, plan for it to become the new location of the SWMO Restore and Builds. The board is planning to begin a ‘building fundraiser’ to help with the initial cost, as well as any updates that will be required to bring the location “back to its full potential.” Anyone wanting to submit to the new building project early can do so to PO Box 223, Cassville, MO 65625. Please make checks payable to SWMO Restore and Builds and put for the building project.
As of October 1, the Habitat for Humanity of South Barry County has elected to become SWMO Restore & Build Inc., following a decision of the board to separate from Habitat International after close evaluation of the funds required to continue the partnership with the international corporation. Sarah Dalton, Treasurer, states that “a majority of the funds we raised were going to the international group with minimal benefit to the Barry County community, other than the use of the Habitat name.”
Ultimately, Dalton says, the board felt that the raised funds would be of better use if as much as possible could stay within the community to finance further projects needed to maintain Barry County. These projects include wheelchair ramps, ADA bathrooms, and other smaller repairs.
“The Board thanks Habitat International for its years of service in the community and the value it holds as an organization, but is looking forward to a new chapter of benefiting the local community,” Dalton says.
The new entity will be registering as a 501c3 organization, the certification classifying an organization as a non-profit. All board members will remain in SWMO Restore and Builds, and the location will stay at 900 W 10th Street, Cassville, MO.
Dalton and the board also state that they have the opportunity to purchase the former LeCompte’s Hardware Store at 201 E. 7th Street, and in the near future, plan for it to become the new location of the SWMO Restore and Builds. The board is planning to begin a ‘building fundraiser’ to help with the initial cost, as well as any updates that will be required to bring the location “back to its full potential.” Anyone wanting to submit to the new building project early can do so to PO Box 223, Cassville, MO 65625. Please make checks payable to SWMO Restore and Builds and put for the building project.
