Habitat for Humanity of Smith County Gets Grant to Help Veterans

TYLER – For the 5th year in a row, Habitat for Humanity of Smith County has been selected to participate in 2016 Repair Corps program to help local veterans. The grant, from the Home Depot Foundation, will help Habitat build or repair homes of U.S. military veterans and their families. Habitat CEO Jack Wilson says the need is great. Habitat’s Repair Corps projects range from new construction to critical home repair, such as weatherproofing, installation of access ramps and kitchen or bathroom renovations for wheelchair access. Smith County is one of more than 45 areas across the country that will participate in more than 200 projects slated to take place as part of the 2016 program. Wilson says Veterans interested in participating in the Repair Corps program should call 903-595-6630 to make an appointment to begin the application process.