Habitat soon to resume progress on home construction
Pictured above, construction is ongoing for the seventh house construction for the southern Barry County chapter of Habitat for Humanity, which provides reasonably priced homes for people in need.
February 27, 2019
Vinnie Roberts
The seventh family in need in southern Barry County will soon have a clean, safe home thanks to efforts of the local Habitat for Humanity chapter that oversees projects in southern Barry County.
The local chapter broke ground on their newest construction, the property on the corner of Oak Hill Drive and 8th Street in Cassville, last November. The structure currently has foundation poured and the wooden framework for the floors and porch constructed.
David Hermann, president of the Habitat for Humanity of South Barry County, is optimistic about the project.
“I am absolutely touched by these individuals,” said Hermann. “When they get in there the first time after we’re finished and see this home that is not only their’s, but they helped build, they get emotional.”
The project is currently estimated to take approximately nine months to complete, with Hermann estimating that their time line for completion shouldn’t run over 12 months in total. According to lead builder, Denny Ball, construction on the property has been on hold until the weather is more permissible.
This is the Habitat for Humanity of South Barry County's seventh housing project since opening their Cassville branch in 2006.
Once the structure is completed, it will total roughly 1,088 square feet, with three bedrooms, one bathroom and two porches. The porch on the back of the property will have a ramp in order to make the structure more accessible to those with mobility issues.
In order to qualify for Habitat housing, applicants are required to have a source of income, either a current residence in Barry County or a desire to move to the area, and they must fill out an application showing need, which can be found at the Cassville OACAC office.
“We’re different than a charity,” said Hermann. “Our houses go to the recipients at cost, and the recipients have to put in the work, too.”
All Habitat for Humanity home recipients are tasked with 300 hours of what the charity calls sweat equity. This is a system by which the recipient of the home is tasked with some part of the work going in to the home.
Currently, recipients have a variety of ways of putting in those hours. They can work on their future Habitat home or they can volunteer to work at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The ReStore in Cassville sells tools, furniture and other donated materials at a fair price. There are also home items and a variety of new materials, such as paint.
“There’s always work that needs done around the ReStore,” said Hermann. “If anyone ever tells you that there isn’t, just call me. I’ll show you where the work is.”
Another way recipients can volunteer is by offering to help on the construction site. Those qualified to run power equipment or possess a working knowledge of construction can volunteer to help with the building of the structure. Those without prior construction knowledge can still volunteer to work on site, either helping with interior elements of the home or by doing minor tasks on the construction site.
The ReStore is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tueday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. According to Hermann, the ReStore is always open to volunteers regardless of if they are involved with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteer hours are open and flexible.
“A whole day, half a day, one hour, even,” said Hermann. “Anyone can volunteer for as long as they want or need to.”
The ReStore’s profits go to help pay for homes for people in need.
People can also help on new home construction. “We always need more hands on the construction site,” said Hermann. “Even if it’s just grabbing a hammer for someone or holding a ladder, whatever someone can do.”
To volunteer to help with the ReStore, contact the facility at (417) 846-0110 or contact David Hermann directly at (417) 847-2203. To get involved with the construction of the Oak Hill Drive property or any other Habitat property, contact Herman or lead builder Denny Ball at (417) 847-6810.February 27, 2017
Vinnie Roberts
The seventh family in need in southern Barry County will soon have a clean, safe home thanks to efforts of the local Habitat for Humanity chapter that oversees projects in southern Barry County.
The local chapter broke ground on their newest construction, the property on the corner of Oak Hill Drive and 8th Street in Cassville, last November. The structure currently has foundation poured and the wooden framework for the floors and porch constructed.
David Hermann, president of the Habitat for Humanity of South Barry County, is optimistic about the project.
“I am absolutely touched by these individuals,” said Hermann. “When they get in there the first time after we’re finished and see this home that is not only their’s, but they helped build, they get emotional.”
The project is currently estimated to take approximately nine months to complete, with Hermann estimating that their time line for completion shouldn’t run over 12 months in total. According to lead builder, Denny Ball, construction on the property has been on hold until the weather is more permissible.
This is the Habitat for Humanity of South Barry County's seventh housing project since opening their Cassville branch in 2006.
Once the structure is completed, it will total roughly 1,088 square feet, with three bedrooms, one bathroom and two porches. The porch on the back of the property will have a ramp in order to make the structure more accessible to those with mobility issues.
In order to qualify for Habitat housing, applicants are required to have a source of income, either a current residence in Barry County or a desire to move to the area, and they must fill out an application showing need, which can be found at the Cassville OACAC office.
“We’re different than a charity,” said Hermann. “Our houses go to the recipients at cost, and the recipients have to put in the work, too.”
All Habitat for Humanity home recipients are tasked with 300 hours of what the charity calls sweat equity. This is a system by which the recipient of the home is tasked with some part of the work going in to the home.
Currently, recipients have a variety of ways of putting in those hours. They can work on their future Habitat home or they can volunteer to work at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore.
The ReStore in Cassville sells tools, furniture and other donated materials at a fair price. There are also home items and a variety of new materials, such as paint.
“There’s always work that needs done around the ReStore,” said Hermann. “If anyone ever tells you that there isn’t, just call me. I’ll show you where the work is.”
Another way recipients can volunteer is by offering to help on the construction site. Those qualified to run power equipment or possess a working knowledge of construction can volunteer to help with the building of the structure. Those without prior construction knowledge can still volunteer to work on site, either helping with interior elements of the home or by doing minor tasks on the construction site.
The ReStore is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tueday through Friday and 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturdays. According to Hermann, the ReStore is always open to volunteers regardless of if they are involved with Habitat for Humanity. Volunteer hours are open and flexible.
“A whole day, half a day, one hour, even,” said Hermann. “Anyone can volunteer for as long as they want or need to.”
The ReStore’s profits go to help pay for homes for people in need.
People can also help on new home construction. “We always need more hands on the construction site,” said Hermann. “Even if it’s just grabbing a hammer for someone or holding a ladder, whatever someone can do.”
To volunteer to help with the ReStore, contact the facility at (417) 846-0110 or contact David Hermann directly at (417) 847-2203. To get involved with the construction of the Oak Hill Drive property or any other Habitat property, contact Herman or lead builder Denny Ball at (417) 847-6810.February 27, 2017