Paris, Tenn.–A large crowd was on hand this past Sunday to help the Habitat for Humanity of Paris and Henry County celebrate and dedicate their latest house built in partnership with the family of Rose Reiter. The home is located at 612 Irvine St., Paris.
This is the 33rd house this chapter of Habitat has built in the Paris community. Months of volunteer labor have been spent getting to this point, including Rose’s family and friends. Habitat is not a hand out, but a hand up for those in our community that want a decent place to call their home.
Habitat for Humanity of Paris and Henry County build one home each year. The recipient family must work at least 400 hours of “sweat equity” as part of the agreement. Many community volunteers work to help build the house. Currently the board is accepting applications through May 31st for the next local Habitat house which will be starting in late summer or early fall.
Applications and information can be found on the Paris/Henry County Habitat website at http://www.henrycountyhabitat.
According to board member and construction supervisor Hank Rendleman, “The biggest need is simply for community members to show up and volunteer to help. Even having a club or a business sponsor a day of labor would be a huge help!”
For more information about volunteering to help out building the next Habitat house, contact Hank Rendleman at 731-336-3387.
Photo courtesy of Joan Howe/Habitat.