Last Updated on July 24, 2024 12:27 pm
Watauga Habitat is thrilled to announce the dedication of their 34th home, which occurred onJuly 20, 2024. The Gay family of four invited Habitat supporters, their church community fromthe Harvest House, and their friends and family into their home for an official Home Dedication.The Home Dedication is a ceremony that functions as the symbolic passing of the keys fromWatauga Habitat for Humanity to the homeowner, signifying the transfer of ownership.
Nathan Godwin, Director of Development, said “The Gay family have been superb throughevery step of their home construction. Their children are fun, polite, full of creativity, and theyeven got to pick the color of the walls in their bedrooms. The parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gay areincredibly kind and are the perfect partner family for our home building projects. We’re thrilled tohave them as our newest Watauga Habitat homeowners.”
Sarah Grady, Watauga Habitat’s Contruction Manager, said “Working with the the Gays hasbeen a delight. They are a hard-working family and completely understand and are dedicated tothe Habitat mission. Thanks to their hard work, their home is above code standard and has metthe rigorous requirements of System Vision, which is an energy efficiency program managed byAdvanced Energy.”
Because the Gay family home has met the requirements of System Vision, the Gay family willbe able to enjoy lower bills for things like energy and water usage in the home, allowing for themto save money for food, unexpected expenses, transportation, education for their children, andthe like.
Watauga Habitat will continue to build for those in the high country, and has recently brokenground on and began work on their 35th home in the county. All Watauga Habitat for Humanityhomeowners pay an affordable, interest-free mortgage and contribute 250 sweat equity hours tothe organization, which is essential to partnering with the nonprofit.
The next Watauga Habitat Homeowner Application Window begins August 1, 2024. JenniferRamey, Family Services Coordinator, said “Watauga County Habitat for Humanity will beopening a second application season on August 1st. If you have already applied earlier thisyear, please contact our office at either 828-268-9545, extension 102, or email[email protected] to see if you may need to submit updated information. The lastday to apply will be September 15th, 2024. If you know someone who may benefit from aHabitat home in Watauga County, please have them reach out to us!”
If you are interested in supporting the mission of Watauga Habitat for Humanity, you may do soby going to wataugahabitat.org to learn more, following them on Facebook or Instagram, or bycalling 828-268-9545. Watauga Habitat is in need of volunteers and financial assistance forconstruction, and gently used furniture donations for their Habitat ReStore located on old 421 inDeep Gap, NC.
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