[Toledo] – On Wednesday, August 6th, Lucas County Land Bank in conjunction with Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity will be celebrating the first five new homebuyers for the Welcome Home Ohio grant program at the first two homes purchased, which happen to be side by side.
Through this special partnership, Future Homeowners Catalyia, Ebony, Lana, Melanie, Victo, and their families will have the opportunity to purchase a safe and affordable home at a 0% interest mortgage.
These homes are made possible through the State of Ohio’s recent biennial budget and additional investments made in the Welcome Home program.
When: Wednesday, August 6, 5:00 p.m.
Where: 2770 Arletta Street, Toledo, OH 43613
- In case of rain, the blessing will move to the interior of the home.
Who: Speakers include
- David Mann, President & CEO, Lucas County Land Bank
- Erin McPartland, Executive Director, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity
- Lindsay M. Webb, Lucas County Treasurer and Chair of the Lucas County Land Bank Board of Directors
- Patrick Smith, Chief, Community Services Division, Ohio Department of Development
- Future Homeowners: Catalyia, Ebony, Lana, Melanie, Victo
Contact: Caroline Guy
Marketing & Communication Manager, MVHFH
(567) 218-0883 | cguy@mvhabitat.org
About Lucas County Land Bank
The Lucas County Land Bank is a public, non-profit organization. The Land Bank is a small team of hard-working, community-minded people passionate about helping others. Through partnerships, the Lucas County Land Bank transforms empty properties into green, healthy, occupied, and tax-paying spaces. At every step of the process, the Land Bank is dedicated to improving our region’s economic future. The quality of life of residents is their top priority. It is the mission of the Lucas County Land Bank to strengthen neighborhoods and preserve property values by strategically returning vacant, abandoned, and tax-delinquent properties to productive use through an open and equitable process. Click here to learn more about the Lucas County Land Bank.
About Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity
An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Maumee Valley Habitat for Humanity (MVHFH) seeks to put God’s love in action by bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope. Since 1988 MVHFH has helped over 236 families have an affordable place to call home and completed over 850 repairs that have helped homeowners live safely in their homes. With over 20,000 volunteer hours given in and over $11.7 million invested in 2023 alone, MVHFH is partnering with the community to work towards a world in which everyone has a decent place to live. Click here to learn more about MVHFH.