Habitat for Humanity welcomes Clayton fire family to new home
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – A family that lost its house in the August 2016 Clayton fire got to go home for Christmas.
On Saturday, Dec. 16, Habitat for Humanity celebrated with the Callison-Evans family as they were welcomed back into their home for the first time since the Clayton fire destroyed their house.
Since the fire, Glenda Callison and and Ron Evans have been living in a small travel trailer on their property in Lower Lake.
The trail’s heat, cooking appliances and space were inadequate. Ron’s disability and need for a wheelchair made the cramped quarters especially challenging, and the pair are grateful for the opportunity to get into a house once again.
“Everyone’s worked so hard,” said Callison. “We thank everyone so much for everything they’ve given us, to make this happen.”
“We look forward to the chance to give back. We’re givers, not takers,” said Evans. “If we can help Habitat as much as they’ve helped us, that’ll be something.”
The Clearlake Grocery Outlet once again provided a generous donation of pantry and household items as well as a gift certificate to help the family stock their new home.
If you or someone you know lost their housing in any of Lake County’s fires, or is living in unsafe, unhealthy or crowded conditions, please contact Habitat for Humanity Lake County at 707-994-1100, Extension 106, for a preapplication and to see if you qualify for the Homeownership Program.