Macon Habitat for Humanity Hands Keys to Five New Homeowners in Its 40th Year

The organization has built more than 100 affordable starter homes for Macon residents since its founding, with community members and volunteers making each one possible.

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MACON, Ga. — Five new homeowners received their keys Thursday through the Macon Habitat for Humanity program, marking another milestone in the organization’s 40th year of operation.

Since its founding, Macon Habitat for Humanity has built more than 100 affordable starter homes for Macon residents. Each home is made possible through community effort and funding, giving new homeowners not only an affordable place to live, but a network of neighbors around them.

Community members showed up to celebrate the occasion, bringing housewarming gifts and supplies and expressing excitement about welcoming their new neighbors.

Ivey Hall, executive director of Macon Habitat for Humanity, said the program addresses a need that goes well beyond just providing shelter.

“Families that are looking for affordable homeownership opportunities in a time when home is such an important place, we know it contributes to family stability and long-term wealth building for our families. It also really helps the transformation and stability of neighborhoods,” Hall said.