Habitat for Humanity of Smith County

A safe, affordable place to call home may be more possible than you realize.

Habitat for Humanity of Smith County is helping families in Tyler build strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership opportunities. If you've ever wondered whether Habitat homeownership might be right for your family, now is the time to learn more and see if you qualify.

Your journey to homeownership could begin today.

Habitat for Humanity of Smith County is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead our mission of building strength, stability, and self-reliance through affordable homeownership.

We invite qualified candidates to learn more about this leadership opportunity and submit their application.

Applications will be accepted through July 31, 2026.

Learn more and apply at:
https://smithcountyhabitat.org/careers/

We are incredibly grateful to Ace Hardware for their generous donation of an 18-wheeler full of product. This incredible contribution will have a major impact in our community, helping generate critical funding that directly supports our mission of providing safe, decent, and affordable housing.

We also want to recognize and thank our ReStore Manager Jonathan McClish, for his dedication in securing this donation. His efforts continue to strengthen partnerships that make this work possible.

Donations like these help drive real impact for families across Smith County.

Every hour given and every hand willing to serve moves our community one step closer to safe, affordable housing. We’re grateful for the time, energy, and heart our volunteers bring to each project.

This Worksite Wednesday, we’re especially grateful for Marcos Flores and the entire team at MAKI Construction LLC for the heart they bring to every Critical Repair project. Their work goes far beyond construction — they are helping restore safety, stability, and dignity for families in our community.

We’ve seen firsthand the care, skill, and consistency they put into each home, and it has made a real difference in the lives of so many homeowners we serve. We are deeply thankful for their partnership, their time, and their commitment to this mission.

Thank you for showing up, doing the work with excellence, and helping us change lives through every repair.

Please join us in giving a warm welcome back to Jonathan McClish, who is returning to Habitat for Humanity of Smith County as our new ReStore Manager!

We are thrilled to have Jonathan back on the team. His experience, leadership, and passion for our mission will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow the impact of the ReStore in our community.

If you’re in the store shopping, donating, or volunteering, be sure to stop by and say hello!

Welcome back, Jonathan—we’re excited to have you home again!

Jackson Street Build Update

Exciting progress continues at our new home build on W. Jackson Street in Tyler.

This week, crews completed HVAC and plumbing rough-ins, bringing us one step closer to providing a safe, affordable home for a local family. These essential systems are now in place, helping transform a framed structure into a future home.

Next week, work will continue with roofing installation, another major milestone in the construction process.

Thank you to our volunteers, sponsors, donors, and community partners who make projects like this possible. We look forward to sharing more progress as this home continues to take shape.

Together, we're building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter.

Throwback Thursday!

Today we’re looking back through 2016 and 2018—reflecting on the dedication and heart Danny Saenz has poured into Habitat for Humanity of Smith County over the years.

We want to take a moment to recognize Danny Saenz, who is approaching 11 years of service with Habitat. Danny served nearly a decade as ReStore Director and now continues his commitment to our mission as the Project Manager for our Critical Repair Program.

Over the years, Danny’s leadership, dedication, and heart for service have made a lasting impact on families, volunteers, and our community. His work continues to strengthen our mission in countless ways.

Thank you, Danny, for your years of faithful service and for continuing to build strength, stability, and self-reliance for families in Smith County.