LOWER LAKE >> On December 16 at noon, Habitat for Humanity celebrated with the Callison-Evans family as they were welcomed through their own front door for the first time since the Clayton Fire destroyed their house.
The Clearlake Grocery Outlet once again provided a generous donation of pantry and household items as well as a gift certificate to help the family stock their new home. Since the fire, Glenda Callison and Ron Evans have been living in a small travel trailer on their property in Lower Lake, a trailer with inadequate heat, cooking appliances, and space.
Evans disability and need for a wheelchair made the cramped quarters especially challenging, and the pair are grateful for the opportunity to get into a house once again.
“Everyone’s worked so hard,” said Glenda. “We thank everyone so much for everything they’ve given us, to make this happen.”
“We look forward to the chance to give back. We’re givers, not takers,” Evans agreed. “If we can help Habitat as much as they’ve helped us, that’ll be something.”
If you or someone you know lost their housing in any of Lake County’s fires or is living in unsafe, unhealthy, or crowded conditions, please contact Habitat for Humanity Lake County at 707-994-1100 ext. 106 for a pre-application and to see if you qualify for the Homeownership Program.
