That's why he got involved with Habitat. Participants have to work at least 500 'sweat equity' hours to qualify. It is the American dream to own your own home, Stovall said, and he likes being a part of an organization like Habitat that makes it possible for others to achieve that dream. Habitat's philosophy is that all working people deserve a decent place to live on terms they can afford to pay. Partners are generally first-time home buyers who don't qualify for bank loans.
Habitat acts as the banker, mortgage holder, building contractor and builder.
Currently, Habitat is ready to break ground on its fourth house in Jackson County. Located in Sunrise Park on the lot next to Habitat family Jim and Annie Vandlen and their three daughters, the property was given to Habitat by the town of Sylva. Some folks might remember it as the J.B. and Obbie Gibson trailer park site. Now all we need are families to live in them. Stop by the open house and information meeting that will be held this Sunday, March 4, from 2 to 4 p.m. at Cullowhee United Methodist Church.