Rebecca Bohlander is one step closer to walking into her new Habitat for Humanity home. On Saturday, February 20, Rebecca and her children joined Holston Habitat for Humanity volunteers in a groundbreaking on the site of where their new home will be built. “Today is a dream come true! Our family is so thankful for Holston Habitat and all these volunteers who came today, and who will work with us to build our home.”
Like all Habitat for Humanity homebuyers, Ms. Bohlander completed 250 hours of sweat equity for the opportunity to break ground and begin construction. This spring, she will work alongside Art Weekes, the site supervisor, and volunteers from 9 local churches to build her Habitat house. In addition, a group of Care-a-Vanners will arrive in their RVs from all over the United States to help with this construction project, along with groups of ETSU students.
“This is truly a Johnson City and Jonesborough community project,” says Art Pearce, Holston Habitat for Humanity’s Executive Director. “We are building this house on faith, with the support of each church and group of volunteers. We have faith in this family and in this community, knowing that this Faith Build will be a great blessing.”
Rebecca Bohlander has dreamed about moving her family into an accessible home for 5 years. As a single mother, Rebecca currently lives in an apartment that would accommodate many families. But her teenage son was diagnosed with Duchene Muscular Dystrophy at the age of 8. “Holston Habitat builds homes so that every homeowner can age in place. An accessible home for the Bohlander family will offer this benefit right now,” says Steve Clark, Holston Habitat’s Construction Manager.
Holston Habitat for Humanity builds homes for qualified homebuyers in Washington, Carter, and Sullivan Counties, and in Bristol, Virginia. To apply or to volunteer, call the Holston Habitat office at 423.239.7689 or visit www.holstonhabitat.org.