Discover how Smith County Habitat for Humanity is creatively tackling economic challenges head-on, as Kaitlyn Shultz discusses their triumphs through inflation. Learn about the ReStore's success and the innovative H2 program, where market-value homes fund affordable housing projects. This episode takes you behind the scenes to unveil the evolution of Habitat homes under the architectural guidance of Mary Alice Guidry – homes that dazzle with efficiency and style while fulfilling the community's varied needs. 

Celebrate the transformation of a local fundraiser into a delightful collaboration with professional builders and Tyler ISD students, turning dog houses into an auction sensation. But the heart of the discussion beats strongest when Kaitlyn Shultz shares Ms. Dorsey's life-altering renovation story, a testament to the profound difference Habitat for Humanity makes in the lives it touches. 

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