Habitat for Humanity Home Receives A Lot of Help

Transcript: Ground was broken on a new home back in May that is bringing one community together in the spirit of service.

Habitat for humanity is known across the country for helping people to live the dream of owning their home. Tuesday night that dream became a little closer to reality for one Pocatello family and its thanks to a group of young men.

It was a buzz of excitement as a couple dozen boy scouts offered a hand to the newest neighbors.

It may not look like much now, but in the coming months this foundation will take shape for the Sheppard family.

They received the good news last week that this habitat for humanity home would soon be theirs.

Tiffany is a single mom who lives in a cramped apartment with her two daughters. The three are more than ready for a space of their own.

Tiffany Sheppard, home recipient: “We’re just looking forward to going forward and getting into our new home.”

The excitement hasn’t settled down since the May groundbreaking. The boy scouts helped to shovel dirt, haul lumber, and move rocks. The work was done in preparation for Saturday’s framing crew.

Tiffany: “I’m ready to go forward. I’m so excited. It’s like a pay it forward process.”

Tiffany says this home brings a new outlook on life, something she is very grateful for.

Tiffany: “Put me in a better spot so I can take better care of my two girls. That’s the most important thing. I’m just really happy.”

The goal is to have the house completed by April 1st of next year. Organizers say is a very ambitious goal, but they are determined to reach it.

For more information about becoming a volunteer for Gate City Habitat for Humanity, please call (208) 233-9081.

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