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Where Community Meets Purpose

Diversity, equity and inclusion is central and imperative for Habitat for Humanity. We believe in a world where everyone — no matter who we are or where we come from — deserves a decent place to live. And we recognize that, to create this world, our work must always break down barriers, bring people of all backgrounds together, and generate equity, respect and lasting change.  In the spirit of including people from all backgrounds, we are committed to hosting 4 Heritage Celebration Days this calendar year.

Register For The 2024 Celebrations

Hispanic Heritage Celebration

September 14th, 2024

REGISTER TODAY

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN 2024

Become a Series Sponsor  | $10,000 Sponsorship

• Five (5) Volunteer per-Heritage Celebration Volunteer Project
• Logo (if company) or name (if individual) on all four (4) celebration banners
• Name included in social media posts.

Become a Day Sponsor | $2,500 Sponsorship

• 5 volunteers invited to participate in a single celebration
• Logo on Heritage Celebration Day banner

Build a Team | $1,000 Sponsorship

• Five (5) volunteers per-Heritage Celebration Volunteer Project

Individual Ticket | $250 per person

• Volunteer as an individual at Heritage Celebration Volunteer Project of your Choice

To participate in one or all four of the Dallas Habitat Heritage build opportunities,
please contact

Jim Campbell | jcampbell@dallas-habitat.org 
Kelly Hymowitz | Khymowitz@dallas-habitat.org or 214.276.8457

June 29th, 2024

On July 29th, 2024, Dallas Habitat hosted a Pride build event to highlight unity and inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community. This initiative brought community members together to volunteer and contribute to building homes for those in need. Dallas Habitat aims to foster a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all volunteers and homeowners. By encouraging diversity and acceptance, Dallas Habitat aspires to positively impact individuals and the broader community. Beyond constructing homes, Dallas Habitat offers homeowner education programs that assist low-income families, including LGBTQ+ households.

These programs deliver essential skills like financial management, home maintenance, and neighborhood revitalization. Through their endeavors, Dallas Habitat intends to break the cycle of poverty and develop long-term solutions for families in need. By offering affordable housing and educational resources, they strive to empower individuals and families to create a brighter future.

2024 Heritage Celebrations

May 11th, 2024

On May 11th, 2024, the Dallas Habitat for Humanity hosted an event in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. This initiative was no ordinary gathering. It was a celebration of a local Asian American artist, shaped by the spirit of community, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

The Asian American and Pacific Islander community was at the heart of this celebration, embodying an amalgamation of diverse cultures, histories, and experiences that added unique dimensions to the Dallas community.

The event turned out to be a resounding success. The Dallas Habitat for Humanity, along with the active participation from the community, managed to turn the vision of fostering unity and inclusivity into reality. It was a significant step towards creating a more cohesive and welcoming environment for everyone in Dallas.

2023 Heritage Celebrations

February 25th, 2023

Professor Clarence E. Glover, Jr. aka Professor Freedom

“Taking the chain off your brain, so, your mind can work.”

Professor Glover is a 40 + years veteran of the Civil Rights Movement.

A protégé of Mrs. Coretta Scott King, Mrs. Rosa Parks, Dr. Ralph David Abernathy, Dr. C.T. Vivian, Congressman John Lewis, Rev. Jessie Jackson and Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Professor Glover took up the mantle of The Civil Rights Movement Phase II. At age 66 he has been in instrumental in achieving what Dr. Martin Luther King called, institutionalizing nonviolent social change. In the 80’s he established The Department of Intercultural Relations and Minority Student Affairs at Southern Methodist University and was an Adjunct Professor of African American Studies teaching the popular course Black and White.

Professor Glover in the 90’s was also the founder of the Department of Intercultural Education for Dallas Independent School District, where he served as Special Assistant to The General Superintendent. While at SMU and DISD he developed Diversity Harassment Policies which were among the first in the nation.

During the 1980’s Professor Glover served as Chairman of The Dallas NAACP Police Community Relations Committee, that guided the Dallas Police Department in the nation’s first police reform acts by revising the deadly force policy from property over life to life over property, eliminating the deadly choke hold and developing multicultural education training for the Dallas Police Academy.

He testified before The Dallas Congressional Hearing on Police Relations in the Black Community in 198In 1987 he testified with Mrs. Rosa Parks before a Congressional Committee in Washington D.C. chaired by Congressman John Conyers on Police Relations in the Black Community.

He is responsible for researching and locating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speech given at SMU on March 17, 1966. He is also the Consultant and Interviewer of The PBS Documentary, In Remembrance of Martin, The First National Federal Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday in Atlanta, Ga. 1986, available now through PBS.

Professor Glover through his company, Sankofa Education Services, has been instrumental in researching the history of Dallas’s African American communities, giving special attention to the periods of slavery and Jim Crow. He is a subject matter expert in African American Cotton Pickers, who during these eras served as the economic base for the South and the emergence of The American Industrial Revolution and the building of Dallas.

Professor Glover received his Bachelor of Arts and Science in History and Philosophy from Grambling State University ‘78 and his Master of Theological Studies in African American Religion and Culture from SMU Perkins School of Theology ‘81. He is also a graduate of the Harvard University Graduate School of Education with a certification in Moral Education and Human Development ’85.

May 20th, 2023

On May 20th, 2023, the Dallas Habitat for Humanity hosted an event in honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage. This initiative was no ordinary gathering. It was a ‘Build’ event, shaped by the spirit of community, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

The goal of the event was to not only construct physical edifices but also to shape a robust community that acknowledged and celebrated the rich diversity of Dallas. The Asian American and Pacific Islander community was at the heart of this Build, embodying an amalgamation of diverse cultures, histories, and experiences that added unique dimensions to the Dallas community.

The event turned out to be a resounding success. The Dallas Habitat for Humanity, along with the active participation from the community, managed to turn the vision of fostering unity and inclusivity into reality. It was a significant step towards creating a more cohesive and welcoming environment for everyone in Dallas.

September 16, 2023

On May 20th, 2023, Dallas Habitat for Humanity hosted the memorable ‘Hispanic Build’, an event orchestrated with the intent of promoting inclusivity and fostering community ties within Dallas. The event was not just a success – it was a testament to unity, cooperation, and the shared vision of a better, more inclusive Dallas.

Dallas is home to a rich and vibrant Hispanic culture, a community characterized by its warm hospitality, deep-rooted traditions, and diverse artistic expressions. This cultural wealth is not just a part of Dallas’s identity, but it also plays a pivotal role in shaping its socio-economic fabric – a fact that was amply evident at the ‘Hispanic Build’.

A significant portion of Habitat’s clientele in Dallas are of Hispanic descent. They are the very embodiment of the hardworking, resilient spirit that Habitat for Humanity stands for. The ‘Hispanic Build’ event not only underscored this fact but also shone a spotlight on the Hispanic community’s important contribution to the continual growth and development of Dallas. It was a landmark day that highlighted the power of diverse communities coming together, working hand-in-hand to build a better tomorrow.

October 28, 2023

On May 20th, 2023, Dallas Habitat recently hosted a Pride build event, emphasizing unity and inclusion within the LGBTQ+ community. This event brought together members of the community to volunteer and help build homes for those in need.

Dallas Habitat hopes to create a safe and welcoming environment for all volunteers and homeowners. By promoting diversity and acceptance, Dallas Habitat strives to make a positive impact on both individuals and the community as a whole.

In addition to building homes, Dallas Habitat also provides homeowner education programs that benefit low-income families, including LGBTQ+ households. These programs teach valuable skills such as financial management, home maintenance, and neighborhood revitalization.

Through their efforts, Dallas Habitat aims to break the cycle of poverty and create long-term solutions for families in need. By providing affordable housing and education, they hope to empower individuals and families to build a better future for themselves.