CADILLAC — Surrounded by supporters in front of the foundation of his future home on Huston Street, Robb Vancil was overwhelmed.
“I’m at a loss for words,” said Vancil, who was one of three Cadillac Area Habitat for Humanity partner families who on Monday celebrated the start of construction of their homes.
The other two groundbreaking celebrations were held on South 39 Road, at the future home of Candice Tripp and her family, and on Washington Street, at the future home of Beth Miller and her family.
Cadillac Area Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Amy Gibbs said they’re hoping to have all three homes finished by next spring.
The three partner families will be engaged in a number of Habitat-related activities as a requirement of their partnership.
“The families are ready to engage in our program that consists of classes, sweat equity hours and construction activities leading to acquiring a mortgage and becoming a Habitat homeowner,” Gibbs said.
At the beginning of the year, the organization announced a goal of building more than 30 homes in the Wexford, Missaukee and Osceola region by 2028.
“CAHFH is working hard to eliminate the housing crisis we are in by tripling our production and we could not do what we do without the many partners we have in our community,” reads a press release about this year’s home builds. “Safe and affordable housing is key to every person’s success.”
