(April 18, 2019) Mableton, GA— NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that The Cobb EMC Community Foundation has stepped in to provide funding for a critical roof repair for a senior citizen in Mableton.
Patricia Adams reached out to Habitat after her roof collapsed and she was living in very difficult, substandard conditions. Through the generous donation, contractor MRS Roofing was able to install the new roof on Thursday.
“There are more than 180,000 seniors over the age of 55 living in Cobb County Georgia; and many of them live on a limited fixed income,” said Jessica Gill, CEO of NW Metro Atlanta Habitat.
“Habitat’s mission is to help individuals in need have warm, safe, dry shelter. There is a huge need in our county to help our seniors with repairs they simply can’t afford. We have willing volunteers and affordable contractors mobilized, but we can’t do it without funding from our generous corporate partners like the Cobb EMC Community Foundation.”
About NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity:
In the 33 years since its founding, NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity has built, renovated or repaired 504 homes in its service area — Cobb, Douglas and Paulding counties — and supported the building of more than 350 homes in Uganda, its international tithing partner. NW Metro Atlanta Habitat is part of a global, nonprofit housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God’s love into action by building homes, communities and hope. NW Metro Atlanta Habitat is dedicated to eliminating substandard housing locally and worldwide through constructing and rehabilitating homes; by advocating for fair and just housing policies; and by providing training and access to resources to help families improve their shelter conditions. For more information, visit www.nwmetroatlantahabitat.org.