Ascension St. Vincent takes active role with Habitat for Humanity … – Catholic Diocese of Evansville

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Habitat for Humanity of Evansville has announced that Ascension St. Vincent has committed to donating $40,000 per year, beginning immediately, to help build a Habitat home in coordination with Catholics for Habitat, which will fund the remaining portion of the home.

Catholics for Habitat includes representatives from several Evansville-area Catholic parishes who come together to raise money and build a Habitat home each year. With the help of Ascension St. Vincent, they will now be able to fund a second home that will be jointly sponsored by the two groups.

The first home as part of the new partnership is already underway in the Tepe Park neighborhood, and volunteers from both sides have been actively helping to build the home alongside the Habitat Core Crew and the future homeowner, Abigail B.

To date, Catholics for Habitat has completed 17 homes in the Evansville area, representing $1 million in support for Habitat and its homeowners.

Alex Chang, President of Ascension St. Vincents Southern Region, said, "As the region's leader in Catholic healthcare, we are proud to support the work of Habitat for Humanity of Evansville and Catholics for Habitat. The Ascension St. Vincent mission drives us to serve others, with special attention to the poor and vulnerable. Safe housing is key to maintaining one's health. Working alongside organizations like Habitat for Humanity is one way we strive to live our mission and support the health and safety of our community."

Future homeowner Abigail is extremely grateful to Habitat for Humanity of Evansville and Ascension St. Vincent for this opportunity, saying, Without them, none of this would have been possible. I couldnt have done this on my own, and I cant say thank you enough to everyone.

Abigails home will be completed by early spring in 2024.

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