Habitat for Humanity Recruits Veteran for Clinton Township Home

CLINTON TOWNSHIP, MI — Macomb County Habitat for Humanity volunteers have begun building a new home in Clinton Township, and now officials are looking for a veteran qualified for homeownership to partner in its construction and live in it.

Employees of two companies, KSPG and BAE, are partnering with Habitat to build the house.

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“We have two incredible, international companies that are working together with hundreds of employees and volunteers, to provide a safe affordable home to a veteran in need,” Helen Hicks, president and CEO of the Macomb County Habitat for Humanity, said in a news release.

“This home is built with love, and every person who spends any time building will sign their name on a beam so that their imprint will forever remain in the home,” Hicks continued. “Veterans supported us and now we will support them.”

The veteran:

• Must earn a minimum of $23,000 a year;
• Cannot currently own a home;
• Cannot have any liens;
• Could have bruised credit;
• Could have been through bankruptcy as long as three years have passed;
• Must show need;
• Must be willing to partner with Habitat; and
• Must be willing to purchase the home (low interest loan) when the home is complete.

How to Help

Qualified veterans or anyone who knows of a veteran who meets all of these requirements should call Marjorie Wettlaufer at (586) 263-1540, Ext. 104.

Macomb Habitat also encourages any additional companies or individuals to step up and help with the construction or donations. Macomb Habitat still needs new cabinets, appliances, sinks and a furnace for this home.

If you would like to donate these items or simply volunteer, please call Dave Tirsell at (586) 263-1540, Ext. 102.

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