Habitat to host sandwich fundraiser this Saturday

[October 13, 2016]   LINCOLN - Logan County Habitat for Humanity will be sponsoring a Sandwich Sale on Saturday, October 15th in the Lincoln IGA parking lot. The sandwich sale will be from 11 a.m. till 2 p.m. and will feature pork chop and rib eye sandwiches.

Habitat for Humanity families, board members and other program volunteers will be manning the grills and preparing sandwiches. Information on the program, volunteer opportunities as well as applications for potential participants will also be available. For a $5.00 donation, you will be able to sign a stud that will be used in the construction of House #21 which is a collaborative effort between Habitat for Humanity and the Building Trades Program of Lincoln Community High School.

In addition to purchasing sandwiches on-site, Habitat for Humanity will be taking orders over the phone. Contact Habitat for Humanity on the day of sale at 732-6412 and have your order waiting.

Logan County Habitat for Humanity nearing the completion of its 20th home within the county. Habitat for Humanity’s goal is to provide decent and affordable housing for those unable to secure it through more traditional means. Eligibility is based upon need, income and a willingness to partner with the organization.

Families and individuals chosen for Habitat for Humanity homes do not receive a handout. Habitat for Humanity homes are financed with affordable no-interest loans. Mortgage payments are made locally to Habitat for Humanity who in turn uses the funds to build or rehabilitate other homes. In addition to a monetary down payment, families must provide 350 hours and individuals 250 hours of “sweat equity” into the completion of their home and the homes of others.

For more information on Habitat for Humanity of Logan County, call 217-732-6412 or visit www.habitatlogan.org.  Habitat for Humanity is not only building homes and lives, but a sense of community, one house at a time.

[Mitzi Rohlfs, Habitat for Humanity Board Member]