Students Build Homes, Build Futures | Omaha News

Thomas Jefferson High School in Council Bluffs just delivered its fourth Habitat for Humanity home—rolled down a rainy street like something out of a movie. Led by instructor Dean Giese, who once walked these halls himself, the TradeWorks program turns students into confident builders, watching them grow from brick-by-brick rookies to project leaders. The real magic? These homes return to neighborhoods where students live, creating lifelong pride as they point to their past work with future generations. One student, Jeffrey Plumb, is already mapping his career using these hands-on skills, while Habitat for Humanity reminds us this housing crisis isn’t local—it’s national. And the next build? Already lined up right next door. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/da78a2483ab85509