Tennessee Habitat for Humanity Affiliates Celebrate 3000^th House Build

Appalachia Habitat is not only the first Habitat affiliate in Tennessee, but they are the second Habitat affiliate in the world.  This year they will celebrate 32 years!

Groundbreaking:  March 17^th

Dedication:   May 26^th tentatively scheduled at noon

Appalachia Habitat will be hosting the build in Robbins, Tennessee.

House Sponsors:

THDA New Start

THDA Housing Trust Fund

FHLBank of Cincinnati

FAHE

"The 3000th Habitat house in Tennessee will be built for Wendell Huckeby and his mother, Lucille.   They were chosen from our waiting list according to need.

Wendell is 45 years old and works at a local sewing factory.  Lucille is 74 and keeps busy at home.  When they were told that they were selected for this special build, they were overjoyed and honored and ready to start their "sweat equity" as soon as possible.  

In all probability, they would have had to move out of their current home before next winter, because it is in such bad shape!  Lucille's late husband built the home several years ago.  The foundation is now failing, the house has rotted from the bottom up, the kitchen floor by the sink is not safe for anyone to stand on, and the house has also shifted causing problems with the windows.  The house is definitely unsafe and not repairable. 

Wendell and Lucille are very appreciative to Habitat for this wonderful opportunity!"