Athens Area Habitat for Humanity Breaks Ground on a New Home

Athens Area Habitat for Humanity will break ground on its 77th house in the Athens community this Friday, March 1st 4 PM at 105 Carter St. This house will be the second addition to Tillman Place, a Habitat community that will ultimately consist of five houses located on Carter St. The development is in close proximity to the Kroger shopping center, the local library, and local county schools making it an ideal location for the family that will inhabit the house upon completion.

The house is sponsored by The Athens Rotary Club, which has agreed not only to provide funds for the house, but has also partnered with Habitat and has agreed to provide all of the volunteers for the Saturday builds. Athens Habitat is excited to start work on this new project to continue to provide simple, decent, affordable housing for members of the Athens community.

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. 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 70 families in partnership with businesses and countless volunteers.

About Habitat for Humanity International
Habitat for Humanity International is an ecumenical Christian ministry that welcomes to its work all people dedicated to the cause of eliminating poverty housing. Since its founding in 1976, Habitat has built more than 300,000 houses worldwide, providing simple, decent and affordable shelter for more than 1.5 million people. For more information, visit www.habitat.org.