LOWER LAKE, Calif. – Habitat for Humanity Lake County held the groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday for its latest project to build a new home for survivors of last year’s Clayton fire.

The home will be built for Alberto Torrez and Angelica Guerrero at their property in Lower Lake.

When the Clayton fire claimed their home in August 2016, Torrez and Guerrero turned to Habitat for Humanity to help them rebuild.

Joined by Habitat staff, the family watched as Father Bernard Bernard D'Sa of Queen of Peace Parish blessed the ground, the family and the crews who will aid in rebuilding the family’s home.

After the string of devastating fires Lake County has suffered, assistance from the community is urgently needed.

If you are interested in assisting with the build, in providing lunches for the work crews or in donating to this and other Habitat homes, please contact Habitat for Humanity at 707-994-1100.