AUSTIN, Texas — Habitat for Humanity is set to begin construction on 25 affordable homes in Austin’s Whisper Valley community, located in East Travis County. The project, which kicks off tomorrow, is part of a larger initiative to honor Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter by eventually bringing 500 affordable houses and condos to the area. Thousands of volunteers are expected to participate in the five-day build.
“Our faith in ourselves, our faith in each other, and our faith in god. That’s what habitat means to me,” Former President Jimmy Carter said in a video played at Sunday’s project opening.
Austin Habitat for Humanity CEO Michele Anderson emphasized the importance of home ownership…