The Athens Area Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce and welcome Lawrence Jones as its new Public Outreach Director.  Jones will be responsible for all public relations efforts, volunteer coordination and event management for the organization.

Mr. Jones recently graduated from the University of Georgia’s Nonprofit Organization Master’s program in UGA’s School of Social Work.  Jones is a local Athenian, and volunteered with Athens Habitat in high school.

“Working at Athens Habitat is a dream job for me.  I care deeply about Athens, and I am excited to have the chance to give back to the community that raised me.”

About Athens Area Habitat for Humanity:

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity, an independent affiliate of habitat for Humanity International, is an ecumenical, not-for-profit organization dedicated to the elimination of substandard housing in Clarke, Oconee, and Oglethorpe counties in the state of Georgia. Habitat builds simple, decent houses with the help of the partner families and sells them to qualifying families at no-profit and no-interest. Homeowners must repay the cost of building their home with no interest charge and 100% of the mortgage payments going towards the funding of future Habitat houses. Our organization was founded in 1988 based on our strong belief that everyone in the Athens community deserves the opportunity to own their own home. Since its inception, Athens Area Habitat for Humanity has served ofer 75 families in partnership with businesses and countless volunteers.