Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County may be able to build another home for a needy family this year thanks to the efforts of some Clarkston area churches and service clubs.
St. Daniel Catholic and Clarkston Community Church are leading the effort to establish a Clarkston Habitat Coalition. The two churches decided to take on the project after cosponsoring a build in Pontiac with DaimlerChrysler last fall.
“It was a wonderful opportunity for our parish family of St. Daniel’s to reach out in service and love for others and partner with another church and members of the community,” Father Bob Humitz of St. Daniel Catholic Church said. “It was a tremendously rewarding experience.”
Representatives from 10 area churches and clubs attended the group’s first meeting in February to hear Kim Hale, Executive Director of the Oakland County affiliate, describe Habitat for Humanity’s mission and focus. Among those attending were: St. Daniel Catholic Church, Clarkston Community Church, Calvary Lutheran, Sashabaw Presbyterian, Church of the Resurrection, Clarkston Area Optimist Club, Clarkston United Methodist Church, Our Lady of the Lakes, Clarkston Adult Education and C.E.L.C.
“We feel Habitat is a worthy mission and believe it would be healthy for our area churches to do ministry together in the name of the Lord,” Greg Henneman of Clarkston Community Church said.
Henneman also said he hopes the Clarkston group will unite to build a house together this year and every following year.
“We are delighted that the Clarkston group is planning to support our organization in such a significant way. We have so many needy families, I’m grateful to know that one more will be able to get a decent home soon.”
The Clarkston Habitat Coalition will be held a second meeting on Monday, March 31 at 7 p.m. at The Church of the Resurrection in Clarkston. All interested Clarkston area churches and service groups are invited to attend.
Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County is a non-profit organization that provides simple, decent housing to families in need. Homes are built using volunteer labor and donations from generous organizations and individuals. Homes are sold at no-profit and no-interest by Habitat to qualified applicants. Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County has completed 35 homes to date. All donations to Habitat for Humanity of Oakland County are tax deductible. For more information, call the Habitat office in Pontiac at (248) 338-1843.