Jeanice Lee talks to Patrick Hurney, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity Hawai’i Island. Habitat for Humanity helps people purchase decent and affordable housing. Hurney also shares how Habitat helps repair homes through their Critical Home Repairs program. Hurney talks about the benefits of having decent housing. There are specific qualifications people must have to qualify for a home and for home repairs. There are ReStores located in Waimea, Hilo, and Kona which sells household goods. Proceeds help pay for the build of homes and communities. Volunteer and get connected at (habitathawaiiisland.org) Call 808.331.8010 or e-mail info@habitathawaiiisland.org
Original airdate: 6/25/2023
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Jeanice joined EMF in 2009 and she covers Southern California, N Oregon, Washington State, and Hawai'i, including major markets Seattle, Portland, and Los Angeles.
