Clarksville, Tenn. – (CLARKSVILLENOW) Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County dedicated its 98th Clarksville-area home on Chapel Hill Rd. in Southside Sunday.
Tonya Harris applied for a Habitat for Humanity home in March of 2017 and successfully completed 250 hours of ‘sweat equity,’ which included work on her home and class time on finances, home maintenance, and other issues related to home ownership.
“Tonya entered the Habitat program because she wanted a safe, secure home to raise her family and through hard work and dedication, she earned one,” said Habitat Executive Director Rob Selkow. “We’re proud to have Tonya and her daughter Haley in the Habitat for Humanity family.”
About her new home, Harris said sometimes she can’t believe it’s true. “I really never thought I’d have anything like this but with Habitat and the guy who helped me build this house, my blessing has come true and I’m just ready to enjoy the home,” Harris said.
Harris’ daughter Haley is seven years old and attends Montgomery Central Elementary School and talked about her new home. “It feels good, I’m in a new home. One day I’m going to get my bedroom wall painted with unicorns on it. I’m very glad I’m in my new house,” said Haley.
Chris Blackwell with C Blackwell Construction presented the Harris family with the keys to their new home during the dedication ceremony. The Harris family also received a family quilt from Clarksville Quilt Possee, a home library from the Daughters of the American Revolution, a Tennessee tree from the Master Gardners’ Association, a family Bible from Habitat for Humanity, and a basket of housewares from Wyatt Johnson Subaru.
Habitat participants like Tonya buy their home at cost and pay for it through an interest-free mortgage. Habitat for Humanity, in partnership with qualifying Montgomery County families, has completed 98 houses since 1992, using donated funds, labor, and materials.
The Clarksville-based ministry is always seeking individuals, churches, and local companies for volunteer projects related to eliminating poverty housing in Montgomery County. For information, call (931) 645-4222 or visit www.habitatmctn.org.