Habitat For Humanity To Break Ground On Home For Military Vet

BONNEY LAKE-SUMNER, WA - From Habitat for Humanity: On Thursday, August 23, Federal Home Loan Bank of Des Moines (FHLB Des Moines) will raise a wall for a new home in Pacific, Washington in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County. The project is part of Megan’s Meadow, a small community of single-family homes specifically for veterans, active-duty members, and Special Immigrant Visas (SIVs) who served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The project first broke ground in 2016, and by early 2019 will be home to nine low-income military families.

Rachel Grinage and her son were among the first families chosen to live in the Megan’s Meadow community. Grinage, who served in the Navy aboard the U.S.S. Dennis in Washington, said being a homeowner means the world to her. “It will be my dream come true. It means happiness, stability and safety. It means everything.”

King County is home to more than 127,000 current and former members of the U.S. military, and 17,000 live below 200% of the federal poverty level. The city of Pacific currently has only one three-bedroom home for sale under $350,000. Many local veterans cannot pay the local home prices, or compete with homebuyers who are not subject to loan restrictions. The Megan’s Meadow project adds much-needed affordable housing to southern King County where most veterans currently live.

Since 2005, FHLB Des Moines has built over 20 houses in partnership with both Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County and the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.

“FHLB Des Moines is proud to partner with Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County on this build,” said Mike Wilson, president and chief executive officer, FHLB Des Moines. “We share Habitat’s vision to provide families with access to safe, affordable housing in their community.”

Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County partners with the community to build homes, communities, and hope. In partnership, they provide decent and affordable homeownership and critical repair opportunities for qualified low-income families. Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County has created or rehabilitated homes for over 504 families to-date.

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