MADRID, Iowa—Another local family is beginning the journey of building their own home with Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity. The public is invited to groundbreaking ceremonies scheduled for Monday, June 22, 5:30 p.m., at the building site, 407 S Water Street in Madrid.
Katrina Lehman will fulfill her dream of building and purchasing a safe, decent and affordable home.
Having been income-qualified and verified Katrina will work a minimum of 350 hours alongside Habitat volunteers and completing homeowner education classes. Katrina has a hearing disability and currently lives with her mother in Madrid, while working at the Madrid home.
Once construction is completed, she will begin paying off a no-interest mortgage with Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity Her payments will help to build homes for more families in coming years.
Mark Appenzeller of Boone will be leading his 2nd Habitat house as Construction Manager. An experienced construction contractor, Mark will assist volunteer crew leaders, manage subcontractors, order materials and ensure final quality.
This will be the 34th partner family assisted with a new or renovated home through Habitat for Humanity since its 1995 beginning in Boone, Greene and Guthrie Counties. The Helping Hands repair program has assisted more than 60 other families with critical home repairs since 2012 across Boone, Greene and Guthrie Counties.
In addition, to reinvested Habitat homebuyer mortgage payments, financial support for this project comes from the Leonard A. Good Trust, the State Housing Trust Fund, the HOME downpayment grant, US Bank grant, plus many local individuals, churches and businesses.
Those interested in volunteering during construction are asked to contact Heart of Iowa Habitat for Humanity at 515-432-1168 or at their local office, 720 Story Street in Boone.
Habitat for Humanity is a community-driven Christian housing ministry dedicated to providing opportunities for simple, decent and affordable housing for families in need, both locally and around the world.
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