Retiring CEO receives recognition for affordable housing work

News, San Marcos

megan.wehring on September 28, 2022

By Megan Wehring

Austin Habitat for Humanity is dedicated to ending the cycle of poverty housing. CEO Phyllis Snodgrass has been devoted to living out that mission, and she has recently been recognized for her achievements.

On Wednesday, Sept. 14, the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Austin announced that Snodgrass was named the recipient of the annual Vision Award. The award recognizes an individual who has “made an outstanding contribution in his or her lifetime within the Austin region.&rdquo...

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