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Habitat for Humanity's 19th home build under way
CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Work on Habitat for Humanity Lake County’s 19th home, located in Clearlake, is under way.
Joe and Amber O'Keefe and their children are looking forward to taking up residence in the home when it's completed.
The O’Keefe family had not dared to dream that owning a home would be possible in Lake County’s depressed economy, but the desire for a safe, stable, affordable place to raise their three children – Jordan, Judah and Zoey – has always been foremost in their minds.
When the opportunity to apply for Habitat’s Homeownership program arose, they decided to take a shot.
“There are so many in Lake County who cannot afford to buy a home,” Joe O'Keefe said. “Habitat’s program is the chance of a lifetime and I’m super excited about this opportunity for my family.”
“We are blessed and lucky to have this chance,” added Amber O'Keefe. “It’s amazing that such an opportunity exists for families in Lake County.”
Construction on house number 20 is expected to begin soon, and the organization said the community's assistance is needed.
In order to provide homeownership opportunities to low-income county residents, Habitat for Humanity Lake County relies on donations and volunteers.
If you would like to volunteer at the build site and help provide this family and their children with a new home, would like to volunteer in some other capacity or if you are interested in providing lunches for the volunteers, call the Habitat for Humanity office at 707-994-1100 or stop by the office at 16285 A Main St. in Lower Lake.
If you have lived in Lake County for at least one year and are interested in the homeownership program, you are encouraged to contact the office for further information.