July 2, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Volunteers are needed to help with construction on the new Habitat for Humanity home.
The home at 204 Hayes Street is being built for Jamie Nokes and her family Jayde Stanley, Tayvian Nokes, Desmond Nokes, and Justis Nokes.
“This is an exciting time as we work on our 6th Home for Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County. We request your participation and you to encourage others to help as well,” said Habitat spokesman Alex Woodward.
“The floor joists are finished and about 92% of the Sub-floor is complete. Now is the time for everyone to step up and help build,” he added.
“We are ready to start having groups volunteer for a Saturday. We will not work on July 7th due to the 5k and Jamboree. However, we will work every Saturday starting July 14th,” Woodward continued.
“The project will be completed by volunteers with the exceptions of the areas in which a licensed professional is required. Everyone is invited to help and jobs can be found for anyone. If you would like to volunteer, please email awoodward@wilsonbank.com and if you are skilled in a certain line of construction work please indicate that or you may call 615-215-8181 and leave a message for construction. Please include name, number, email address, and skill,” Woodward said.
“We encourage you to gather a group and sign up for a work day. Currently the dates we are going to schedule will be Saturday, July 14th – Saturday, August 25th. The dates will be scheduled on a first come basis”.
“When you sign up, we ask that you arrive ready to work at 7am. There will be a short devotional and instructions given and then work will begin. We ask that your group arrange for someone to provide lunch but we ask that it be a light lunch. We will need to know the primary contact person who will be leading your group,” said Woodward.
“If you feel that you cannot help physically on the Home Build, we can find another job for you”.
“We ask that you help get other people involved; provide drinks, snacks, or lunch; provide materials; to give financially; and to pray for the partner family, volunteers, and Habitat for Humanity work,” Woodward said.
“All Glory to God. I am just thankful for the Blessing. I know its something He has bestowed upon me. I am thankful for all the volunteers and for the Habitat organization. They are changing people’s lives and I am thankful I get to be one of those people and I look forward to eventually volunteering in the future and maybe serving on the board and doing all those things to pay for it. I am extremely blessed,” said Jamie Nokes.
About Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, TN.
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County was formed in 2003. They have built five homes in the Smithville area and own property with plans to build future homes. Houses are constructed by volunteers and paid by donations from various fundraisers including the Fiddler 5K, Jackson Kayak Raffle, Golf Tournament, Yeti cooler raffle and the Chili cook off. The purpose of Habitat is to build houses and sell them at no profit and no interest to families who could not otherwise afford their own home. This Christian ministry is financed through private donations using volunteer labor and donated materials whenever possible.
Find them on Facebook @ HFHDeKalbTN to stay up-to-date on current events and construction updates.