CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Habitat for Humanity Lake County is marking the completion of the 20th home it has built in the community and is about to dedicate its 21st home project.

Habitat celebrated the dedication of house No. 20 for the Pantoja family on Saturday, June 3.

Family, friends, staff and volunteers gathered to enjoy a delicious lunch and the fellowship of all of those who made this house possible.

Groundbreaking for this Clearlake house took place just prior to the eruption of last year’s Clayton fire, and experienced delays as a result, but the family feels blessed to have it completed at last.
 
“We never thought this was possible. We feel blessed and excited and appreciate everyone’s work to get this done. We thank everyone for their help,” said new homeowner Trancito Pantoja when asked how he felt about this day arriving at last.
 
The dedication of another home at 3592 Toyon St. in Clearlake is scheduled for this Saturday, June 10, at noon.

Everyone is invited to join in welcoming the Gwin family to their new home, to see the work Habitat for Humanity does in Lake County and to talk to staff and volunteers about how you can get involved or might qualify for a home.

If you or someone you know has a housing need and would like to find out if you qualify for help from Habitat for Humanity, visit www.lakehabitat.org , stop by Habitat’s Clearlake office at 15312 Lakeshore Drive or call 707-994-1100 for more information or a preapplication.