News
2015 – 2016
Of the 450 families served by Habitat Forsyth since the affiliate was founded in 1985, 35 families were served during the 2016 fiscal year through new construction, repairs, remodels, or home preservation projects. We were also gifted with the largest...
Summer 2016 Newsletter
In our Summer 2016 newsletter a section highlights our new Executive Director, Michael Campbell, who previously held the same position at Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County in Florida. You can also find information about our partnership with...
Retiring Habitat director built community hope
Sylvia Oberle was packing memories into boxes at her office on 14th Street on Friday, but she looked out the window to call attention to one of her best and brightest memories, one that won’t be going into a box. “One of the things I like most about this...
Habitat Forsyth Names New Executive Director
The board of directors of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County announces the appointment of Michael Campbell as its new Executive Director/CEO, effective July 5. He succeeds Sylvia Oberle, who is retiring after leading the agency for the past 10 years....
The Habitat Gala 2016
The Habitat Gala, a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, will be held Saturday, March 12 at the Millennium Center in downtown Winston-Salem. The event begins at 8 p.m. and will include live music by the band Punch, an open bar, a silent...
Habitat Offering Home Maintenance and Repair Classes for Women
Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County has launched the Women’s Work Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Home Maintenance Program, offering classes exclusively for women who are interested in learning how to do their own simple home maintenance and repairs. The Women’s Work DIY...
Kernersville ReStore Grand Opening
The new Habitat for Humanity ReStore in Kernersville will hold a grand opening celebration on Saturday, January 9. The store is located at 619 N. Main St. in the Northwood Plaza Shopping Center in Kernersville. A ribbon cutting and remarks by Mayor Dawn...
Spring 2015 Newsletter
In the Spring 2015 Newsletter a note from the Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County, Sylvia Oberle, discusses the expanse of our affiliate's training program to individuals outside of the homeownership program. Access to the...
Labor of Love Documentary
Labor of Love: The Healing Build, a short documentary about grieving individuals coming together to build a Habitat house for a family in Winston-Salem, will air on WUNC-TV at 5 p.m. on January 3. Labor of Love, written and produced by Stone’s Throw Films, chronicles...
Habitat for Humanity to become a Homeowner
Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County has found a new home off University Parkway. The nonprofit organization is buying the Contract Office Furnishings Inc. building and warehouse at 1023 W. 14th St. from Capital Bank and expects to close on the deal...