Habitat in need of volunteers

Boundary County Habitat for Humanity recently broke ground on their eighth home in Bonners Ferry and they say eight isn’t enough.

President of Habitat for Humanity Georgia Jimenez would like to see new members join committees and help with building of the houses.  This will help Habitat build more homes for people in need in our community.

Habitat for Humanity has built a quarter of million homes in over 3,000 communities around the world.

In Boundary County Habitat for Humanity has provided families with decent, stable housing giving families stability for their children, safety, and a sense of dignity that comes along with being a homeowner.

There are between 20 and 25 volunteers signed up to help build the home.   The more people they have to help build, the quicker the home can be finished and the sooner Habitat for Humanity can get started on the application process for the next home and family.

“Our oldest member is 84 and he is ready to retire,” said Jimenez.  We would like some “young blood” to continue the organization which began in Boundary County 15 years ago.”

“Some of the conditions people live in are unbelievable,” said Georgia Jimenez. 

“We want to get the word out we need applications for new homes,” said Georgia Jimenez. “In order to keep the organization going strong we need to show that there is the need for affordable housing,” she said.

The organization’s main goal is to provide better housing for families with a mortgage payment  they can afford. 

For information, call Georgia and Pete Jimenez at 267-5908, or Greg Garrison at 267-5677.