Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity raised $2,200 at its Vine and Dine fundraiser at Big Creek Crossing Nov. 12.

Ten percent will be sent to Habitat for Humanity International’s “Hammer Back” that helps rebuild and repair homes around the United States for recent victims of natural disasters.

Habitat had 17 participating restaurants and 18 local businesses contributing raffles at its Vine and Dine event.

With food samples ranging from mushroom soup, eel sushi to cheesecake, the organization had quite the variety.

Habitat is planning on making this an annual event and hope to see more diners next year.

“We are so appreciative of the support from the community and area businesses that we received,” Habitat said in a news release.

Habitat is currently working on a house in Ellis and has a home available at 901 11th St. in Victoria. Applications must meet income guidelines.

Those interested can print off an application on our website at www.hfhec.org or call 785-623-4200.

Habitat is also seeking applicants for its Critical Home Repair and A Brush With Kindness program for low-income homeowners. Applications are taken for this program year round and work is done as weather permits. Volunteers are always needed for these projects.

Critical Home Repair addresses health and safety concerns in several areas of the home. ABWK projects may include exterior painting, landscaping, weather stripping, door/window replacement or handicap accessibility. Those interested may print an application at www.hfhec.org or call 785-623-4200.

Habitat for Humanity envisions a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County seeks to eliminate substandard housing in Ellis County by bringing people together to build, rehabilitate, and repair homes and communities, and create hope.