Angell Job Corps student Brandon Biltoft of Payette, Idaho works off a ladder and Cedar Flagg of LaGrande help finish framing this week on the first of two Lincoln County Habitat for Humanity homes in Waldport.
Construction of the two homes on Northwest Fayette Street in downtown Waldport began in May. The homes will cost about $200,000 each and are expected to take about two years to complete. The project marks the first time Habitat has used Angell students to help on a build. Tuesday was their ninth day on the job.
“It’s a wonderful opportunity for my students to be on a job site and build something with blueprints from the ground up,” said Angell apprenticeship instructor Elizabeth Snelson. “Wonderful experience. One of the values I’m trying to teach them is not only are we building a home, we’re building a home for people who are really deserving.”
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I love Angell Job Corps. If it was allowed to write that in all capitals for emphasis, I would.
As director of the Waldport Chamber, I can attest to the significance of Angell Job Corps programs and outreach. They have been instrumental in helping build and produce Beach, Bike & Blues Festival and they are always willing to help us and the community with a variety of projects. Habitat for Humanity Lincoln County and Angell Job Corps are two vital organizations whose missions are to simply people with a hand up, not a hand out. Thank you both!
We’re thrilled with our partnership with Angell Job Corps to help build these affordable homes in Waldport. They’re able to gain valuable hands-on experience while helping us complete the homes more quickly than would otherwise be possible, allowing the families who will buy these homes through an affordable mortgage to achieve stability that much sooner.