LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Habitat for Humanity Lake County is providing wheelchair ramps and lifts to in-need military veterans, thanks to local donations to the Habitat Wheelchair Ramps and Lifts Initiative, in addition to funds received from the Home Depot Foundation’s Veterans Repair grant.
To date, wheelchair ramps and lifts as well as critical home repairs have been provided for 10 Lake County veterans and more are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Mona Allen served in the US Navy as a licensed vocational nurse stationed in San Diego, tending wounded American servicemen returning home from Vietnam.
Vibrant and outgoing, Allen came to Habitat for Humanity seeking a wheelchair ramp to accommodate her disabilities. She had no idea how much help was available to her.
With the $150,000 Home Depot Foundation Grant Habitat for Humanity Lake County received earlier this year, Habitat was able to repair plumbing issues in her bathroom, install a more efficient heating system, and provide other repairs in addition to the wheelchair ramp she initially requested.
“I’m very grateful to Habitat for everything they’ve given me and my family,” said Allen. “Getting in and out will be so much easier now.”
Give the gift of freedom by providing a military veteran with a wheelchair ramp or a lift, by donating $3,000 to the Wheelchair Ramp and Lift Initiative.
To help a veteran or for more information, contact Habitat for Humanity Lake County by phone at 707-994-1100 or by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their office at 16285A Main St., Lower Lake. Any donation is appreciated. The veterans of Lake County appreciate your support.