Tennessee Housing Development Authority pledges $1 million to match donations to Habitat for Humanity’s 33rd Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project

Memphis, Tenn. – November 20, 2015 – (RealEstateRama) — The Tennessee Housing Development Agency, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis and Habitat for Humanity International announced a major challenge grant to kick off the fundraising effort for Habitat’s 2016 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project in Memphis. THDA will match the first $1 million in donations for the project.

Habitat’s 2016 Carter Work Project, Aug. 21-27, 2016, will serve Memphis-area families through multiple projects, including the construction of 21 new homes; 33 beautification projects, including minor repairs, painting and landscaping; and 45 Aging in Place program projects to enhance accessibility and mobility for low-income seniors. The project is expected to involve thousands of volunteers from the Memphis area, across the state of Tennessee and beyond.

Since 1984, President and Mrs. Carter have worked alongside 92,000 volunteers to build, renovate and repair 3,943 Habitat for Humanity homes in 14 countries, while raising awareness of the critical need for affordable housing.

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