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On Sunday afternoon, the Logan
County Habitat for Humanity laid out their plan for a house to home
renovation for Christopher and Desiree Nichols and their five
children: Caleb, Camden, Cayden, Starry and Jaymason.
The family has been on the waiting
list for a home for more than two years. According to HFH board
president Jamie Voyles, circumstances have prevented the fulfillment
of this dream for the family until now.
Habitat has purchased the house at
1034 North Monroe Street in Lincoln, and will do a renovation on the
home, including transitioning the current garage into a fourth
bedroom to accommodate the large family.
The Sunday event was a dedication of the work that will be done and
included several litanies, scripture reading, prayer, and
encouraging words from Lincoln Mayor Tracy Welch and Alderwoman
Robin McClallen.
VIDEO - Tim Harmon of His
Hands Outreach reads scriptures from Love in the Mortar Joints
(Matthew 6:16-26)
Tim Harmon of His hands Outreach provided the scripture reading that
included Psalms 9:18, Proverbs 3:27-28, Acts 2:44-47 and Matthew
6:19-26 all of which are taken from the Millard Fuller Habitat for
Humanity book “Love in the Mortar Joints.”
Voyles led the Litany of Purpose
and Cince Bowns led the Litany of Promise.
Then construction remarks were made by Voyles. The construction
leaders will include Justin Minder who was unable to attend on
Sunday.
VIDEO - Logan County
Habitat for Humanity Board President Jamie Voyles speaks about the
work that will be done on the house at 1034 N. Monroe in Lincoln.
Welch and McClallen both spoke
briefly. McClallen spoke of how she admired the program and felt
that it was an excellent way to assist deserving families with homes
they can enjoy for many years. Welch said that when he first became
mayor of Lincoln he met with the HFH, encouraging them in their good
work and opening the door to partnerships with the city that will
help HFH secure homes and spaces for homes. Such a move is good for
the families, good for the community, and good for the city with the
impact it has on restoring neglected spaces into homes for families.
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Laura Sandrolini introduced the
couple and invited them to speak to attendees.
Desiree Nichols introduce her
family. Her two oldest are 25 and 19. The next two are students at
Lincoln Community High School and the youngest will start at Lincoln
Junior High School this fall.
Christopher Nichols spoke saying that he was thankful for Habitat
and the opportunity to own a home. It was something he never
imagined would happen for him and his family.
The dedication ceremony was drawn
to a conclusion with the closing pray offered by Cindy Taylor with
His Hands Outreach.
Habitat for Humanity volunteers will begin working on the house in
the very near future. There is need for volunteers whether it be
skilled workers, those who can help with clean up efforts or anyone
willing to bring drinks and snacks for workers.
Monetary donations are always welcome. To learn more about how you
can contribute with your time, talents, or financially reach out to
HFH at (217) 732-6412, or visit their warehouse at 909 Woodlawn Road
in Lincoln.
The 2025-26 Habitat for Humanity board members are President Jamie
Voyles, Vice President Cince Bowns, Secretary Kauraa Sandrolini,
Assistant Secretary Carrie Osborn, Treasurer Cathy Tiffany,
Assistant Treasurer Bill Hutchison, members Georgia Allison, Jeff
Hoinacke, Tonita Reifsteck, Cheryle Roberts, Jane Ryan and lifetime
member Bill Sahs.
[Nila Smith]
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