Habitat for Humanity celebrates 40th home in Lake County
- Tammy Brigham
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. — Just in time for Christmas, Habitat for Humanity Lake County is celebrating the completion of its 40th home.
Jessica Hammes had a dream and a goal for herself, to own a home for herself and her sons by the time she reached 30.
However, as the years passed, she began to believe that goal would remain out of reach. Then she discovered Habitat for Humanity Lake County.
Working through the nearly yearlong process, Hammes and her boys learned so much about dedication to a project and community involvement.
Having moved into their home with plenty of time to make it their own for Christmas, they are now learning the joys of homeownership.
“The boys are so happy to finally have a yard to play in and space of their own,” Hammes said. “They are making friends in the neighborhood and talk about how much they love the house almost every day. They now have room to grow. I feel so thankful and blessed; the future is so bright for us now. We will be forever grateful to Habitat for everything they have done and for everything they have helped me accomplish.”
As Habitat for Humanity Lake County celebrates the completion of 40 homes in Lake County and looks ahead toward 2024 and the increasing challenges of assisting low-income families to become homeowners, as well as providing critical home repair services to qualified homeowners, they look to the community for ongoing support.
Habitat for Humanity Lake County is in need of buildable properties, wheelchair ramps and lifts for veterans and seniors, and funding to continue its housing mission.
If you or someone you know is interested in homeownership, requires repairs to your home, or would like to volunteer or donate, please call 707-994-1100, Extension 108, for more information. Your participation and support are immensely appreciated.
Tammy Brigham is administrator for Habitat for Humanity, Lake County.