Habitat for Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta with the Cobb Interfaith Habitat Coalition (CIHC) will dedicate their 20th annual home build October 18 in Austell.
The 2020 Coalition includes 13 religious organizations and six corporate sponsors. Faith partners include Bethany United Methodist Church, Covenant United Methodist Church, East Cobb Islamic Center, First Presbyterian Church of Marietta, Islamic Center of Marietta, Log Cabin Community Church of Vinings, McEachern United Methodist Church, Smyrna First United Methodist Church, St. Catherine’s Episcopal Church, St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, Temple Kol Emeth Synagogue, Unity North Churchand West Cobb Islamic Center.
Corporate sponsors include Pinkerton & Laws Construction of Atlanta, Atlanta West Carpets,Moore Colson CPAs & Advisors, Textron, Truist Bank and Wells Fargo.
The build kicked off August 11 in Austell and, in spite of the COVID impacts, is the first home to be built for the Habitat 2020 season. The build was completed using no volunteers and was exclusively built by skilled workers who work with the affiliate on a part-time basis.
The annual coalition uses the motto, ‘We Build to Coexist, We Coexist to Build’. “While this year’s build presented some issues due to the pandemic, for 20 years, this group has persevered and remained committed to the cause of setting up a family for a better future in our community,” said Henry Hene, CIHC co-chair and Habitat board of directors’ member. “We seek to serve as an example of unity and service by bringing together organizations and people from different backgrounds and faiths for a common purpose.” Paul Wilson also serves as co-chair.
Future Homeowner Lynette is a single mother of one elementary age son with autism learning disabilities. Lynette has worked extremely hard to become a Habitat homeowner. She says becoming a homeowner means independence and freedom.
“A secure home changes outcomes for a family. This hardworking mother will now be able to provide a safe environment for her son’s education and their future goals and dreams,” said Jessica Gill, CEO, Habitat of Humanity of NW Metro Atlanta.