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| What: | State Farm will present HFH Richland County with $10,000 for home repair assistance program |
When: |
Thursday March 7, 1:00 PM |
Who: |
Habitat for Humanity Richland County, State Farm — local Agent Jason Guillams, State Representative Mark Romanchuk |
Why: |
In these economic times, it is exceedingly more difficult for home owners to access funds to complete even the simplest of home repairs. Waiting list for county and city resources continue to grow as the need does. Participants in the program will learn skills that will enable them to care for and appreciate their property. |
Where: |
Richland County Habitat for Humanity, 201 E. 5th St. #2105, Mansfield, Ohio 44902 |
Families who qualify for the program will be able to undergo a variety of repairs to their homes including roofing, window replacement/weatherization, furnace, hot water tanks, painting and step repair. Participants will be required to attend a class on basic home maintenance and repairs. In addition they will be invited to a series of classes on safety, planning for the future, and other sweat equity classes provided for Partner Families.
State Farm has been a corporate sponsor of Habitat projects across the country since 1994, and the official sponsor of Habitat's youth programs since 2007. Habitat's commitment to providing families with safe, decent, and affordable shelter aligns with State Farm's commitment to building safe, strong, and better educated communities.
Angie Rinock, (269)-384-8561
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