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HONORING J.T. & MARGARET

T ALKINGT ON

Talkingtons

Provide

Foundation for

New Habitat

Neighborhood

BY MARIE HANZA

partnerships, like the one with the J. T. and Margaret
Talkington Foundation, that LHFH is able to provide
simple, decent, affordable housing,” stated Marie
Hanza, Executive Director of LHFH.

About Lubbock Habitat for Humanity:

Since 1987, the Lubbock chapter has built or
repaired 138 homes, which have provided
housing for over 452 individuals. These
homes are sold to low-to-moderate income
individuals who have met LHFH’s criteria
Thanks to a generous donation from the J. T. and Margaret Talkington of need, ability to pay, and willingness to
Foundation, what once was twenty-two acres of undeveloped land partner. Before a home is sold to a prospective
is now the Talkington Habitat addition, where Lubbock Habitat for homeowner(s), LHFH has worked with the
Humanity (LHFH) is building homes for purchase by low-to-moderate homeowner(s) to prepare for homeownership.
income Lubbock residents. Prospective homeowners attend classes
related to budget and finance, credit and legal
As with any housing addition, an important step in the development counseling, food nutrition and preparation,
process is infrastructure – roads, sewer, water, electricity, etc. The and to all other aspects of homeownership.
infrastructure for the Talkington Habitat addition was made possible
by the generous grant from the J.T. and Margaret Talkington Once the construction of a home is completed,
Foundation. Phase One of the Talkington Habitat addition calls for the LHFH steps out of its role as builder and into
construction of 22 homes. Currently LHFH has three homes on site. the role of mortgage lender. Currently LHFH
The addition is located at 404 North Guava. has 92 active mortgages. Habitat provides
affordable mortgages for individuals who meet
“LHFH is appreciative of the support it has received from the J. T. and LHFH’s criteria.
Margaret Talkington Foundation and the City of Lubbock. Because
of this support, LHFH is able to install the infrastructure which will Habitat welcomes all people to join us as we build simple,
result in 22 individuals and/or families having a new house to call decent, affordable houses in partnership with God’s
home. As this addition moves forward, LHFH will partner with other people in need. For more information, please visit www.
entities and organizations to establish this addition. It is because of lubbockhabitat.org or call our office at (806) 763-4663.

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