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Quincy area Habitat for Humanity broke ground on their 15th home today. The Messan family will soon take up residence at 1408 Jackson. Justin and Natalie Messan moved from Togo Africa and have lived in Quincy for 4 years. Justin works at Knapheide and attends John Wood Community College. Natalie stays at home to care for their twins Grace and Glory.
Justin and his family are very excited about becoming homeowners here in Quincy and thankful to Quincy Habitat. But Justin says they are deeply indebted to their church community and the number of members who attended today's event.
"I'm a full member of the Vermont Street Methodist Church and they are very helpful and all this happened because of their support; so to God be the Glory Amen," said Justin Messan.
The walls of home are finished and will be transported to the work site when the foundation is ready. The basement will be dug the week of September 22nd. It'll be the first time work on a Quincy Habitat home will be done four days a week instead of one. President of QAHFH Lee Lindsey Curtis told us it's because of they hope to have the home built by Christmas. She says it is simply the generosity of the Quincy community they are able to build their 15th home.
"First of all we give God the Glory, because God works in people's hearst and minds, and it's simply through donations $25 donations, $100 donations some businesses have been willing to participate and provide no cost to us," said Curtis.
Even with donations the home is not free. The Messans must first qualify by showing they can make a 500 dollar down payment, and pay an interest free no profit mortgage. The family will also put in 250 hours of sweat equity, but volunteers are still needed to build the home. If you would like to help, contact the Quincy's Habitat at 521 State Street (217) 223-4224, online at the website below or email Judy Crocker at jcrocker@adams.net.
