With the contribution of volunteer labor, donations, and “sweat equity” by the eventual owners, Habitat for Humanity has completed and turned over the keys of its 50th home in Sheboygan County to family in need.
Theresa Jackson was accepted into the program in late 2021 and spent 250 hours working with the local Habitat affiliate to complete the construction of the home. Jackson said the home is a joy for her and her family, and says she most looked forward to seeing the smile on her family’s faces, to “know that this is our home.”
While Habitat for Humanity Lakeside celebrates that 50th home, it’s also celebrating Habitat’s 30 anniversary this year in Sheboygan County. The first home built back in 1993 was valued at $55,000 at the time of sale, but today the average Habitat home is valued at $200,000.
Habitat Lakeside Executive Director Niki Zohrab said the organization plans to break ground on its fourth home this year in the fall, something that will cost $150,000 even after accounting for volunteer labor and in-kind donations.
If you’d like to help through a donation you can find out how by visiting habitatlakeside.com.
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