Habitat of Humanity of Greenville honors volunteers

GREENVILlE, SC -- Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County honored the people who go above and beyond when it comes to creating affordable homeownership opportunities in our community.

The Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast is an annual event where Habitat celebrates volunteers who have supported the organization in the previous year. In 2025, 1,802 volunteers provided 16,192 hours of time to help build and repairs homes.

The Lifetime Achievement award is presented to volunteers who have given decades of service to Habitat Greenville. and who have had an outsized impact on both staff and our organization as a whole. The 2025 winners were Bob Armbruster, Jim Stradling, Ed Hogan and Keith Goodall.

The Volunteer of the Year Award is presented to an individual or to two individuals who have lent us their time, energy, and talents. Most importantly, their hearts and spirit of volunteerism have been an inspiration over the past year(s). This is a devoted volunteer whose contributions to Habitat will have a lasting impact on our mission. Winners for 2025 were Al Weirmeir and Ed Sarkisian.

The Battered Hammer Award is presented to an individual who represents the great determination and dedication essential to build homes for families in need. This volunteer exemplifies traits found in both the Volunteer of the Year recipient(s) and the recipient(s) of the Spirit Award. The winner for 2025 was John Hipp.

The Strong Foundation Award is presented to an individual or individuals who have demonstrated a willingness to volunteer and give their time and talents to help Habitat Greenville build its foundation and internal organization in order to better serve families in Greenville. The winner was Arcisan Design.

Other honorees included:

• Home Preservation Champion – Juan Vazquez

• ReStore Hero- Grady Miller

• Rookie of the Year-  Ed  and Mary Meinelt

• Family Ambassador – Swamp Rabbit Moving

“This day really is about all of the volunteers who help make Habitat Greenville a stronger and better organization,” said LaTonya Phillips, President and CEO of Habitat Greenville.

 About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County:

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. As of July 2025, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of more than 425 homes. Learn more at www.habitatgreenville.org.