The local Habitat for Humanity of North Louisiana received a $65,000 donation from Mike Clay, resident of Monroe and local business owner of Clay’s RV.
“I have always been interested in Habitat for Humanity’s home building program, but never found the time to physically contribute to the construction of a home,” said Clay. “Providing funding through a donation for the materials is my way of helping to make it happen.”
This is one of the largest individual donations that any of the state’s affiliates have ever received. These funds will be used to build a new home here in Ouachita parish. Once the new family is selected the home plans will begin and the structure built. A plaque will be placed on the home in honor of Mike Clay as the homes donor.
“We are so very fortunate and extremely grateful to have received this donation from Mike,” said Kathy Gardner, President/CEO. “He has been such a loyal supporter of HFHNL since I have been here. This gracious gift just shows how much Mike cares for his community and the mission field that Habitat serves. His love for helping those in need is most evident in this amazing gift to someone that lives in very bad conditions and is wanting to begin a new life.
“Statistics prove that living in a safe and good home improves the family’s educational levels, decreases healthcare costs, and improves income levels. We are improving not just this family’s generation, but generations down the line. This gift will be used to build an entire home and we are so very, very grateful for Mike’s contribution. Our mission field in this area is huge. Our area is in dire need of good and safe affordable housing which is crucial to our families and neighborhoods here in north Louisiana.”
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About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in Southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S., and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit hfhnl.org
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