Habitat for Humanity dedicates 31st house
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Habitat for Humanity Lake County has dedicated the 31st house it has completed for local residents in need, this time for a veteran.
On Saturday, March 30, Habitat for Humanity Lake County welcomed Chris White into his new home in Clearlake at a dedication attended by Habitat staff and White’s friends.
Food and fellowship were shared as White received the keys to his home. The Clearlake Grocery Outlet was on hand to stock the shelves of the new home and help get White off to a great start in this new phase of his life.
White is a disabled military veteran who was, prior to his connecting with Habitat, living in a travel trailer that was about to be condemned. Hearing his plight, Habitat was eager to work with him and find a way to help.
“I’m completely overwhelmed by everything Habitat has done for me,” White said, emotion in his voice. “I’d be homeless now if not for this chance. I never thought I’d have the opportunity to have a place, never thought I’d see this day. I can’t thank everyone enough for all the chances, all the help, all the work that’s been done.”
If you are a qualifying, low-income resident of Lake County and are interested in the possibility of owning your own home, please contact Habitat for Humanity Lake County.
Call the office at 707-994-1100, Extension 106, to speak directly to our Homeownership Program staff, or come by the office at 15312 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, Tuesday through Thursday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. for a pre-application and to discuss how you too might qualify for homeownership.