Single Father of Four Chosen for Newest Fayette Co. Habitat House
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity (Habitat) is pleased to announce the selection of the partner family for their milestone tenth home build.
This year, the honor goes to Johnathan Wright, a dedicated single father of four children. Despite this, Wright works tirelessly at two jobs to provide a stable home for his family. Currently employed as the lead prep chef at Dell Seton Medical Center at the University of Texas, he commutes from his apartment in La Grange to Austin. On his days off, Wright works parttime as the assistant cook at Schulenburg Regency. Currently, Wright shares a twobedroom apartment with his four children aged 7, 11, 14, and 17, and he is excited to be moving into a home with adequate space for the five of them.
Habitat selects partner families based on several criteria, including their level of need for housing, their willingness to work alongside volunteers and their ability to pay an affordable mortgage. The concept of “sweat equity” is an integral part of the Habitat program, whereby partner families contribute their time and effort to the construction process. Mr. Wright has displayed great enthusiasm in participating in the building of his future home and has shown the dedication and financial capability to fulfill his mortgage obligations.
Fayette County Habitat for Humanity is proud to collaborate with individuals and families in our community, assisting them in building or improving a place they can proudly call home. By working hand in hand with volunteers, Habitat homeowners actively participate in the construction process while also paying an affordable mortgage. Through your support, Habitat homeowners can achieve the strength, stability, and independence necessary to create a better life for themselves and their families.
“We’re excited to continue building homes for hard-working families here in Fayette County. It has been a pleasure to meet and get to know Mr. Wright and we look forward to working with him and his kids to make the dream of homeownership a reality,” said Kenny Couch, Habitat Executive Director, “We ask everyone in the community to come together with us to help bless this family with a place they can truly call home. If you, your business, your church, or your friends are interested in being a part of this life-changing experience please reach out to us to get involved!”
Donations can be made online at www.fayettecountyhabitat. org or mail your donation to P.O. Box 1127, La Grange, TX 78945, United States.
For those interested in volunteering, reach out to Executive Director, Kenny Couch, at (210) 816-0942 or execdir@fayettecountyhabitat.org. Together, we can create lasting positive change within our community.