Clearlake Oaks >> Through the Home Depot Veterans Repair program, Habitat for Humanity Lake County was able to provide much needed repairs that have improved the livability of Navy veteran James Evans’ home.
In 1994, Evans retired to Clearlake Oaks to enjoy the outdoor opportunities Lake County has to offer. Evans enlisted in the Navy at 17 and served three years as an aircraft mechanic before entering the private sector as a high-precision camera mechanic. When Evans and his wife moved to Lake County, it was with the intent of remaining here indefinitely. Without the means to keep up with the maintenance of his home, there was concern as to what the future would hold.
That was when Evans reached out to Habitat for Humanity.
“It’s nice to be able to sit on the porch without getting wet or worrying about getting hurt, and the new floors in my bathrooms and washroom are a blessing,” Evans said. “Getting the door fixed makes us feel safer. The habitat crew did good work; we appreciate everything they did for us.”
If you are a low-income homeowner who has owned and lived in your home for at least five years and are in need of repair services, Habitat for Humanity Lake County may be able to help. For more information about available service, call the Habitat for Humanity office at (707) 994-1100, stop by the office at 16285 A Main St. in Lower Lake, or visit online at www.lakehabitat.org.
