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Lincoln Journal Star article on 2015 Thrivent Builds House Wall Raising
Channel 8 story of the 2015 Thrivent Builds House Wall Raising
Thrivent Builds is an effort to dramatically increase the number of homes Habitat builds in a year—beyond the homes Habitat already builds. The goal is to build hundreds of homes per year with Habitat, from the inner cities of America to neighborhoods around the world.
Through volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money, land, and materials Lincoln/Lancaster County Habitat for Humanity builds or rehabilitates simple, decent and affordable houses. Families are selected based on their level of need, willingness to partner with us, acceptance of responsibilities and ability to repay the mortgage. Families must complete at least 300-400 hours of sweat equity. Qualified families purchase Habitat homes with zero-interest mortgages. Habitat homeowners take pride in owning their home, which in turn has proven to increase their children’s educational success.
City codes require persons at least 16 years of age but under the age of 18, to have a parent signature to participate in building activities, with the exception of interior painting. Your prayers and your donations of cash, labor or materials in support of this project are gratefully accepted. Monetary donations can be made through Sheridan Lutheran Church by designating the Thrivent Builds project.
This year’s family is Ezana, Addis and their two children (daughter Yabsra, 8, and son David, 2). Ezana, Addis and their children have lived in Lincoln in a tiny one bedroom apartment for the last three years. As their children have grown, the space has become insufficient. The children love to ride bikes and play outdoors, but their apartment complex lacks sufficient safe space for play. Also, to keep their bicycles safe they store them inside their small apartment. The family is looking forward to having a backyard for the children to play safely and a neighborhood to make lots of friends. Ezana and Addis’ home will be completed this fall and is located near the Habitat for Humanity home offices! A home dedication ceremony will be announced soon.
Ezana, Addis, Yabsra, and David
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