IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) – After a long setback, Habitat for Humanity is clearing trees and old buildings from 11.5 acres of land in preparation for the construction of affordable housing.
The project was finally greenlit to use government funds a year past the proposed groundbreaking. Karen Lansing and Randy Hubbard of Habitat for Humanity anticipated they would be able to begin building back in March of 2022 when the location was confirmed.
“This is a bigger project than Habitat Idaho Falls has ever done, so we have to ramp up all aspects of our organization, which includes fundraising and grant writing,” said Karen Lansing, Habitat for Humanity Executive Director…