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Sagging roofs and overcrowded rooms - step inside the substandard housing of Anderson County... |
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Substandard housing has many causes and comes in many shapes and sizes. Poverty, inadequate housing options, lack of access to financing. Too many people living in too few rooms, roofs that leak, walls that sag.
In Anderson County - and in communities around the world - low-income families often are forced to choose between putting food on the table and having a safe roof above their heads. The families do the best they can, making a home out of a house that is sometimes literally falling down around them.
Take a moment to explore the housing conditions that families endured before partnering with Habitat to build a simple, decent home of their own. Click to continue >> |
| Habitat and Philotechnics Dedicate House at Hickory Ridge Subdivision |
 The Slater family will soon own a simple, decent home of their own with help from Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County's homeownership program. Habitat and the Slater family celebrated with a house dedication service on August 7. During the service, Andy Armbrust from Philotechnics, Ltd. presented the house keys to Cathy Slater, the soon-to-be homeowner. The completion of the Slater house marks the sixth house completed at the Hickory Ridge Subdivision in Clinton. |
| Hickory Ridge Subdivision Update |
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Work continues on the Wright, Giles, DeJarnette, and Daugherty houses. Here's what you've missed if you haven't been to the construction site recently:
- At the Wright and Giles Houses, we are currently working to finish up on the siding and porches. We hope to start on the interior trim work for both houses in the next couple of weeks.
- At the DeJarnette House, the septic system has been installed and we are working to finish up on the flooring and start the interior trim work soon.
- At the Daugherty House, we have finished the siding and the drywall has just been completed. Painting will be the next task for this house.
Won't you volunteer?
We welcome volunteers of all skill levels to join in our efforts. All you need is a willingness to learn. To sign up to volunteer, call 482-7713 or visit www.hfhac.org to sign up online. |
| Students Dedicate Summer Break to Building with Habitat |
 This summer, youth from across the nation traded in their swimsuits for hammers to help build simple, decent housing right here in Anderson County. Earlier this month, fifteen youth groups from Central Christian Church in Lebanon, Indiana and St. Margaret of Scotland Catholic Church in Lees Summit, Missouri traveled to Oak Ridge to volunteer their time to Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County. Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County would like to offer special thanks to the following groups and businesses who helped provide hospitality for the volunteers: Apple Blossom Café, Central Baptist of Oak Ridge, Chick-Fil-A, First Baptist Church of Oak Ridge, Taco Bell, and Moondollars Café. |
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Office Volunteers
Our office needs some help with an upcoming mailing beginning the afternoon of Wednesday, August 27. Tasks will include: folding cardstock (must be precise), stuffing cards, stuffing envelopes, labeling envelopes, and sealing envelopes. If you are available, please contact Amanda Walters at 482-7713.
Construction Volunteers
Whether you are looking to learn a new skill, meet new people, or just help those in need - Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County has just the opportunity for you. Set on a beautiful hillside just outside of Clinton, Habitat's Hickory Ridge Subdivision has several houses under construction. Volunteers of all skill levels are needed to help build these simple, decent houses. Workdays are Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. All volunteers are asked to sign-up in advance by calling 482-7713 or signing up online. |
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| Habitat Happenings |
October 13-18
We will be hosting a Collegiate Challenge volunteer group the week of October 13. If you or your group would like to assist in providing hospitality for the group during their visit, please contact Amanda Walters at (865) 482-7713 or volunteer@hfhac.org.
October 18
Join us for an All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast at Applebee's in Oak Ridge from 8:00am to 10:00am. Tickets can be purchased in advanced at the Habitat Home Store starting October 1 or at the door on the day of the event. Tickets are $5 for adults, and $3 for children 12 and under.
October 25 - Time TBA
Join the Habitat Home Store and the Grove Center merchants for Pumpkin Fest. Activities and fun for the whole family will be available!
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Thank you for helping build simple, decent housing in Anderson County!
Best Wishes,
Jennifer Hancock
Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County |
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