“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” Or in the case of the building of a Habitat home; a single nail. Join Marquette County Habitat for Humanity as they celebrate the journey of Angela Flynn and family with the dedication of the 108th Habitat home at 1718 Woodland Ave, Marquette.
The path to homeownership for Angela Flynn and her two sons, Jax and Leo, began with their approval as a partner family in 2019. A partner family must demonstrate a need for safe, affordable housing and be willing to partner with Habitat, including putting in 250 sweat equity hours, or invested time, into the project. Groundbreaking happened at the end of August in 2021 and construction commenced. True to all Habitat builds, the organization hosted multiple local and out-of-town volunteer groups and it was with their many hands, including Angela’s, that walls were raised, windows installed, and interiors were finished.
The beginning of this winter saw the last of the to-do list checked off and where once there was an empty lot, now stands an affordable, decent and energy efficient home; the 108th home that Marquette County Habitat for Humanity has built in its 30 years of operations. Stop by the dedication for cake, refreshments, and a ceremony to mark the beginning of the homeownership journey for Angela and her family.
Interested in helping build the next Habitat home? Contact the main office at (906) 228-3578 to inquire about volunteer or donation opportunities. More info at www.mqthabitat.org
Since 1992, Marquette County Habitat for Humanity has been partnering with families to construct new affordable housing in Marquette County. In keeping with their mission of “a hand up, not a handout” partnering families are required to put in at least 250 hours of sweat equity, or invested time, into their home build, alongside Habitat staff and volunteers. Once the home is completed the family is set up with an affordable mortgage, giving them a solid financial foundation and safe, secure housing for their future.
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