LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – James Blanton, a wheelchair-bound Vietnam veteran, has not been able to leave his home without assistance for many years.  

As he put it, he was “unable to go anywhere, am isolated inside (my home)…”  

That all changed recently when Habitat for Humanity Lake County installed a wheelchair lift for him.  

Now Blanton says, “You have set an old veteran free from near imprisonment.”

His wife Gloria said “This will give him the will to live.”

Habitat for Humanity’s president Richard Birk stated, “All of us are honored to have helped James.  His grace and gratitude is truly inspiring.”  

Habitat for Humanity’s Brush of Kindness program has completed repairs and modifications on forty-seven homes in Lake County to date.

As a volunteer-based organization, Habitat needs the support of local citizens, businesses, and churches to give their time and donations to allow this program to continue.  

For further information regarding ways to help, telephone 707-994-1100.