Habitat for Humanity in Taft celebrated a major milestone with their “Raising the Walls” event, bringing the community together to work on a home for the Martinez family.
- Habitat for Humanity in Taft held a “Raising the Walls” event, marking significant progress on a nearly two-year project for a local family.
- The $230,000 home is expected to be completed in time for the Christmas season.
- Long-time volunteer John Ryan emphasized how volunteering with Habitat can positively impact the lives of families and individuals.
For nearly two years, Habitat for Humanity has been hard at work on a special project for a local family in Taft. Friday, the organization celebrated a significant milestone with the “Raising the Walls” event, where volunteers from across the community gathered to help bring the dream of homeownership closer to reality.
John Ryan, a long-time Habitat volunteer with over 22 years of service, reflected on the impact of the work being done. “You come out here and you can change lives, your life, your family’s life, the people around you, and some people you don’t even know. You help change their lives in such a positive way,” said Ryan, whose personal connection to the organization runs deep, as Habitat for Humanity helped him become a homeowner years ago.