--- title: Kearney Area Habitat for Humanity Receives Excellence in Economic Impact Award description: Kearney Area Habitat for Humanity Receives Excellence in Economic Impact Award image: https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hubfs/Habitat.jpg --- [Skip to content](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/kearney-area-habitat-for-humanity-receives-excellence-in-economic-impact-award#main-content) [![Development Council for Buffalo County logo](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hubfs/Development%20Council%20Logo_1-23-23_V1.png)](https://growbuffalocounty.com) - About Buffalo County - [Communities](https://growbuffalocounty.com/communities) - [Livability](https://growbuffalocounty.com/live) - [Labor](https://growbuffalocounty.com/work) - Site Selectors - [Sites & Buildings](https://growbuffalocounty.com/sites-buildings) - [Target Industries](https://growbuffalocounty.com/target-industries) - [Regional Data](https://growbuffalocounty.com/regional-data) - [Location Advantages](https://growbuffalocounty.com/location-advantages) - Strategic Initiatives - [Build Buffalo County](https://growbuffalocounty.com/build-buffalo-county) - Business Support - [Incentives](https://growbuffalocounty.com/incentives) - [Resources](https://growbuffalocounty.com/resources) - [Entrepreneurs](https://growbuffalocounty.com/big-idea-buffalo-county) - About DCBC - [Services](https://growbuffalocounty.com/services-1) - [Staff](https://growbuffalocounty.com/staff) - [Board](https://growbuffalocounty.com/board) - [Investors](https://growbuffalocounty.com/membership) - [News](https://growbuffalocounty.com/news) - [Contact Us](https://growbuffalocounty.com/contact-us) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. ![](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hubfs/Habitat.jpg) # Kearney Area Habitat for Humanity Receives Excellence in Economic Impact Award [![Amanda Polacek](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Amanda%20Polacek.png?width=52&height=52&name=Amanda%20Polacek.png)](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/author/amanda-polacek) [Amanda Polacek](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/development-council-for-buffalo-county-blog/author/amanda-polacek) Published Aug 08, 2025 Reading Time 1 min read ![Habitat](https://blog.growbuffalocounty.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Habitat.jpg?width=3024&height=4032&name=Habitat.jpg)   Each year, the Development Council honors outstanding businesses, organizations, and individuals through the Excellence in Economic Impact Awards. These recognitions celebrate those who demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a strong commitment to advancing economic growth and enhancing quality of life throughout Buffalo County. This year, the Development Council selected Kearney Area Habitat for Humanity to receive this recognition. Kearney Area Habitat for Humanity has made a profound impact on the community by addressing the critical need for affordable housing. Through its efforts, the organization has built more than 100 safe, high-quality homes, creating stability and opportunity for local families. By mobilizing volunteers and partnering with local businesses, Habitat strengthens neighborhoods while contributing to workforce stability and economic vitality. 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