It is with great sadness Starkville Habitat for Humanity announces the departure of Joel Downey as Executive Director. Mr. Downey has served faithfully for 9 years. Under the leadership of Mr. Downey Starkville Habitat was able to established the thrift store located on Jackson St. Mr. Downey did the planning and preliminary work to start a neighborhood, Kelley Estates which will have space for  Starkville Habitat to construct up to 20 homes for needed families. Mr. Downey was a pioneer in building community relations and is an essential to the success of Starkville Habitat for Humanity today. Thank you so much for all your service!

 

 

December 15, 2021 at 1 p.m. Ms. Keva Robertson received her 13th Marron Edition Home. Standing by said Cadence Bank representative Paul Murphy. Paul Murphy has served at Cadence and its predecessors since December 2009 . Mr. Murphy is an advocate of the community and has served on numerous corporate and nonprofit boards. The $50,000 donation made by Cadence in Mr. Murphy honor was amazing, and their support at this amazing moment for this family is what community partnership is about.

President Keenum presenting Ms. Keva Robertson with her own bible , and giving a few words of inspiration and love to this new family of homeowners.

Ms. Keva Robertson gave a you few heartfelt words of thanks to all the attendants. We are truly excited for this next phase in her life here at Starkville Habitat for Humanity and we thank all of you that continue to support our mission.