News Release

CLAYPOOL — Habitat for Humanity of Kosciusko County will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony to celebrate the start of their latest build season. It will be at 5 p.m. Monday, March 20, at 409 S. Graceland Avenue, Claypool. 

For the first time, Habitat plans to build two homes this year and complete both homes before 2024. The two homes will be built in Claypool with two single moms currently in Habitat’s Homeownership Program.

“We are very grateful to the Town of Claypool, who donated this land to us,” said Ben Logan, Habitat’s director. “They gave us the land, helped us demolish the old house, and now we will be building two new homes where it used to stand. It’s a win-win for both the town and Habitat.”

The ceremony on March 20 will include a short presentation, scripture reading and a blessing on the construction site. It will end with the inaugural groundbreaking for both homes. Those in attendance will have a chance to meet the future homeowners, as well. Parking is limited, so please consider carpooling.

“This is an exciting time, but we are far from done,” says Logan. “Habitat still needs sponsors, funding and volunteers to make sure these homes are completed on schedule and the families can move in before 2024.”

Habitat is a nonprofit organization that does not receive any government funds. Private donations and business sponsors go toward purchasing building supplies to build the homes.

To donate to Habitat for the building of these two homes, visit kosciuskohabitat.org/give. To sign up to volunteer on the build site, visit kosciuskohabitat.org/volunteer. To follow the progress of these two homes, follow Habitat on Facebook.