CLARKSVILLE, TN – Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County dedicated a Jamestown Place home on June 11 with the help of supporters and volunteers.
The home of Dontrel Washington and his young son was funded by the Clarksville Habitat ReStore, as well as mortgage payments from current Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County homeowners.
The City of Clarksville was instrumental in Habitat’s purchase of Dontrel’s lot, which is situated on the same street as his mother.
Dontrel, with the help of family and friends, completed 250 hours of sweat equity to be eligible for an affordable mortgage through Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County.
“Dontrel, his family, and his caretakers have been dedicated partners from the beginning of this journey and we are grateful to see their hard work pay off,” Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County Executive Director Rob Selkow said. “In addition to our volunteer subcontractors, there is a small army of helpers from local churches, Fort Campbell, and neighbors that also made this day possible. We’re blessed and honored to be part of a caring community.”
Habitat board members contributed many sweat equity hours to this build by helping to lay the foundation.
Presenters and speakers included Mayor Joe Pitts, County Commissioner and Habitat Board Member Rashidah Leverett, Sandra Watson of the local DAR chapter, Margaret Pace and Becky Hall of Montgomery County Master Gardeners, Marilyn Dark with the Clarksville Quilt Posse, Habitat for Humanity Board President Kevin Underwood, Habitat Vice President John Johnson, and Kenny Corbett (Dontrel’s stepfather).
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