Home Dedication for the Long Family: Celebrating Milestones
Jun 30, 2023

Bathed in the warm embrace of the sun, which not only illuminated the world around us but also filled our hearts, family, friends, and CCHFH supporters came together on June 29th to commemorate a significant moment with the Long Family—marking their transition from partner family to homeowner.


Lachanda Long, approved in 2019, endured many years of unsafe living conditions and substandard housing and recalled the joyous moment she learned she and her daughter Niyunna were accepted into the program, but her dreams were quickly dashed because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Construction was halted, the first building site was deemed unfit, material prices soared, and the dangers of gathering in large groups prevented volunteer labor. With no reprieve in sight, Lachanda remained steadfast, and some four years later, she and her daughter are now standing in their beautiful home.  


As Lachanda and Niyunna stood side by side to embark on their new home ownership journey, several officials showed their support. Alabama State Senator Keith Kelly, Jacksonville Mayor Johnny Smith, and CCHFH Board members Jacksonville Councilwoman Sherry Laster and Jacksonville Chief of Police Marcus Wood, alongside dozens of other supporters, prayed for blessings of protection and prosperity. 


CCHFH's former Executive Director, Ron Hindman, who was honored with a Square Foot Challenge, spoke about his longstanding connection with the organization, dating back to the early 1990s. Additionally, he expressed pride that the Challenge allowed him and his late wife, Darline, to make a positive impact on this family's life. Ron then showed his gratitude to his children for their gift of a beautiful wooden rocker, which he hopes will serve as a constant reminder for The Longs to enjoy comfort and peace in this home for generations to come.


In her closing remarks, Lachanda shared her gratitude to the City of Jacksonville, Publix, Grace Episcopal Church, Complete Construction, and all of those who supported the Ron and Darline Hindman Square Foot Challenge and the Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball. She closed with a statement that perfectly sums her journey over the past four years, "God might not do it when you want Him to, but He's always on time".  


If you would like to learn more about our program and how you can reach your own milestone of becoming a homeowner, contact us here .

Extra Day, Extra Blessings: Groundbreaking Turns a Leap Year into Leap of Faith

By Alina Lackey • 29 Feb, 2024
We are delighted to honor Tarie Mallard and her son, Cornelius as they set off on their path to becoming homeowners. Tarie, a dedicated mother and security officer, displayed remarkable resilience when confronted with difficult situations. Despite encountering electrical issues, mold challenges, and escalating rent costs, she remained steadfast in her determination to create a safe and stable home for her son. With unyielding determination and commitment, Tarie pursued our Habitat for Humanity homeownership program. Her persistence and diligence bore fruit in September 2023 when her family were approved. Ever since, Tarie and Cornelius, along with their loved ones, have invested more than 100 hours of hard work to transform their vision into a tangible achievement. Today, they celebrated a monumental milestone: the groundbreaking ceremony for their future home. Witnessing this moment unfold, surrounded by loved ones, Habitat staff and Board president, Jake Matthews, and Robert Smith and his wife Kathryn, was a testament to the power of community and steadfast determination. Many thanks to Alabama Habitat for Humanity Affiliate Support Office and their distribution of ARPA funds and all of the supporters of the Robert Smith Square Foot Challenge. Through their efforts, we will be able to complete 20 projects over the next two years changing the lives of families in our community for generations to come. Join us in congratulating Tarie and her family as they take this exciting step towards a brighter future!

Making a Difference: Grace Episcopal Church & You, Building Brighter Futures for Families

By Alina Lackey • 07 Feb, 2024
A heartfelt thank you to Grace Episcopal Church! Their unwavering support, including Father Wally's personal delivery of a $9,150 donation from their Lobsterfest proceeds, is truly inspiring. For 25 years, Grace Church has hosted this incredible event, raising over $200,000 to support our mission of building affordable homes. Their continued generosity will help us "Raise the Roof" for even more families in 2024 and beyond! Last year, with the help of Grace Church and supporters like you, we raised over $112,000. However, rising building costs mean there's more work to do. This year, our goal is $150,000, and we need your help to reach it! Join Grace Church and countless others in building a brighter future for families. Donate today: https://givebutter.com/CCHFHRaisetheRoof24 . Your support directly impacts lives. By donating, you help us provide stable, affordable housing for families in our community. Everyone deserves a safe and secure place to call home. Let's work together to make that a reality.
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