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There’s no place like home. That’s what a Bay County family is finding out thanks to Habitat for Humanity.
It looks like a bunch of concrete, wood, and nails. But soon it will be Chris Mason’s home and he’s got big plans.
“We’re colorful people, so white walls, there won’t be too many of those,” said Mason.
As the house is constructed, it’s the first time Mason can choose what his home looks like. He’s never owned one. Mason is used to the rules of landlords.
“You know I figured I’ll never get one. Something I can call mine, or ours. You know a secure foundation. Something that these kids have a positive outlook on,” said Mason.
His wife and 5 kids watched as Habitat for Humanity put up the first wall.
“There’s probably no more rewarding process, than helping someone acquire the great American dream of home ownership,” said Cornel Brock of Habitat for Humanity.
It’s the 2nd home Habitat for Humanity built this year. Countywide, they’ve built 55. With the help of the community, they plan to do more.
“We wanted to be able to give back something to a family, that we could actually see and feel and touch, and hammer,” said Bay County Chairperson, Debbie Cuthbert.
So far, Bay County raised $18,000 for this project. About ten county employees work on the house, in the summer heat.
“It may be hot, but it doesn’t deter anyone from working out here. We’re just happy to be here,” said Cuthbert.
“It’s just a blessing really,” said Mason.
It takes about 3 to 5 months to turn the construction site into a brand new home. But, it took decades to turn Mason’s dream into a reality.
“My doors, you know, they stay open to anybody. So ya’ll come on,” said Mason.
Tomorrow, about fifty volunteers are expected to help out. That includes Mason’s own family.
Habitat for Humanity began building homes in Bay County in 1992 and they look forward to building more.
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