What
Three Blair families – one of which includes a homeowner employed by corporate partner Cargill -- and officials of a partnership to build affordable homes in Washington County will dedicate three more homes in the West Valley subdivision, part of a five-year, 10-home project. The homes contribute to a broader effort to provide much-needed affordable housing. A portion of this new construction funding comes from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF).
When
Thursday, May 29, Noon
Where
24th and Nebraska streets, Blair, NE Map
Who
Homeowner Alexis Timm, a single mother of two boys, works for Cargill. She has lived in Blair for 15 years, graduating from Blair High School in 2012. “Having the opportunity to work with Habitat to own a home has been the biggest blessing we’ve had as a family,” she said. “To be able to have a house and provide that stability for my children that I lacked myself as a child, is something I will always be grateful for.”
Homeowner Logan Boeker is a plumber apprentice with Jetter’s Plumbing. As a high school student, he set a clear goal for his future: He never wanted to rent, only own. At 24, he’s made that dream a reality. “Homeownership was something I always wanted to do,” he said. “I never wanted to rent an apartment. I wanted to go straight from living at my parents’ house to buying a house.”
Homeowners Monique and Jesse Dugan and their daughter, Jessa, have dreamed about having their own home and getting out of apartment life. “We, as a family, weathered so many storms and sometimes thought it wasn’t in the cards for us, but we never gave,” Monique said. “We are so grateful for Habitat’s program for allowing us this opportunity. Monique works as a cook at the Washington County Jail, while Jesse is a construction superintendent.
Ken Mar, Habitat Omaha area director for Washington County; city officials, members of the Habitat board in Washington County; local community and corporate partners, including Cargill, wcb (Washington County Bank), MCH Hospital, Novonesis, OPPD, and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.
Why
These are the third, fourth and fifth homes to be dedicated in the new West Valley development in Blair. The houses are part of a significant initiative to address the urgent need for affordable housing in Washington County. By celebrating the completion of these homes, this partnership provides housing and builds stronger, sustainable communities. The first two homes were dedicated in March.
About Habitat for Humanity of Omaha
Founded in 1984, Habitat for Humanity of Omaha builds and renovates homes, repairs existing houses and takes down blighted structures in a five-county area, including Burt, Cass, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Habitat also works with individuals and families to acquire the access, skills and financial education to become successful homeowners and, along with Habitat chapters across the state, advocates for better laws and systems. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitatomaha.org.
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