On Tuesday, April 1, faith communities across Lexington will gather to kick off the construction of a new Lexington Habitat for Humanity home. The homebuyer, Rain, can’t wait to partner with this group of sponsors as she works hard to provide a stable, affordable place for her four boys to grow up.
“I’m so excited to build along with my sponsors and anyone else in the community who comes out and helps with my build,” Rain said. “Thank you from me and my kids, sincerely.”
“We are genuinely moved by the unwavering support of Lexington’s faith communities,” said CEO Darryl Neher. “From Habitat’s very beginnings, people of faith have been at the heart of our mission. We’re deeply grateful for their belief in the transformational power of affordable homeownership — and for the way they continue to put their faith into action by building homes, community, and hope alongside us.”
Lexington Habitat for Humanity has a long history of partnership with Lexington’s faith organizations. This year, they are thrilled to partner with Centenary Church; Central Baptist Church; Christ Church Cathedral; Disciples of Christ Churches; First Presbyterian Church; Good Shepherd Episcopal Church; Hunter Presbyterian Church; Lexington Friends Meeting; Ohavay Zion Synagogue; Second Presbyterian Church; Southern Hills UMC; and Trinity Hill Methodist Church. Together, the organizations have pledged to fully sponsor Rain’s journey to affordable homeownership and volunteer on the construction site to build her home.
Disciples for Habitat, a coalition of volunteers from Lexington’s Disciples of Christ Churches, sponsored their 40th Lexington homebuyer household last year; Rain’s family will be their 42nd. For this group, longtime involvement with Lexington Habitat is an opportunity to put their faith into action. With Rain’s home, they will continue their longstanding partnership. Lexington Habitat is delighted to work with them again.
“We think it’s such a great project,” said longtime Disciples of Christ volunteer Steve Seithers. “It relates back to what Jesus said — that you should love your God and you should love your neighbor as yourself. This is just faith in action, showing your love for your neighbors by helping build them a home.”
Since breaking ground on its first home in 1987, Lexington Habitat has adapted to Lexington's changing housing landscape by expanding its offerings — from single-family residences to townhomes — all while staying true to its mission: building homes, communities and hope.
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