Big doings are afoot in little Jacobus PA.  A much talked about story in York County PA of late is that of Laurie Hanline, her family, and Habitat for Humanity’s search for a lot on which to build a handicapped accessible home.  They have finally found the perfect location here in Jacobus, on a lot generously donated by the Smith family of Smith Village.

Laurie is a full time student at York College, and full time mom of sons Jacob and Allen as well.  Thirteen year old Allen, the only surviving child of a set of triplets, is both physically and mentally handicapped.  The doorways in the home they are currently renting are too narrow for Allen’s wheelchair, so Laurie carries him from room to room.  Their new home will be completely handicapped accessible, with space for Laurie’s mom, who often provides childcare.  The Habitat for Humanity Women Build home will be located on a lovely, partially wooded lot on Meadow Street, with a secluded backyard that has plenty of room for kids to play.

 

The ground breaking ceremony for the home was on September 7th at 10 am, and in the short space of 3 weeks, excavation was begun and the foundation walls completed.  The walls and roof will be put up during “Blitz Week,” the week of October 8-12, and on October 22nd the seasoned crew of Habitat for Humanity volunteers from here at The Village will be back at work, this time just down the street from our store.

               

It’s a heartwarming thought, knowing that by next year this very deserving family will have their own, fully accessible home.  I know that all of us here in Jacobus are proud to be part of such a worthwhile endeavor, and wish all the best to Laurie and her family in their beautiful new home.

 

Smith Village will be offering a discount in the amount of your sales tax to any customers who make a donation of $5 or more between October 3 and October 20.  You can also contact Habitat for Humanity at 854-6168 to donate or volunteer, or visit their website at http://yorkhabitat.org/