Habitat Omaha Serving Washington County To Break Ground for Affordable Homes in West Valley

Washington County Partners will celebrate Thursday, April 18

What
Officials of a partnership to build affordable homes in Washington County will break ground on the first two homes of a five-year, 10-home commitment in the West Valley subdivision. The homes are part of a multi-pronged approach to provide much-needed affordable housing in the area. A portion of this new construction funding comes from the Nebraska Affordable Housing Trust Fund (NAHTF).

When
Thursday, April 18, 9 a.m.

Where
Near 24th and Nebraska Streets, Blair, Neb.

Who
Blair Mayor Mindy Rump, Habitat Omaha CEO Amanda Brewer, area homeowners who are living in Habitat homes in the Blair area and local community and corporate partners supporting the project, including MCH Hospital, Novonesis, OPPD, wcb (Washington County Bank) and the Washington County Chamber of Commerce.

Why
A five-year study by Washington County in 2021 identified significant affordable housing needs as the area grows. These homes help provide safe, affordable living for teachers, automotive technicians, factory workers and others who are part of new job creation and contribute greatly to the area's economy. Habitat Omaha also is working with Three Rivers Housing to rehabilitate 20 homes over the next four years to help preserve the area’s current housing stock and conducting Rock the Block events to engage neighbors in cleanups and light repairs to improve neighborhoods. Habitat Omaha, with the help of Cargill volunteers, began building homes in the area in 2007.

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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