Lifelong Belvidere family recipient of new home

By Eddie Rybarski

BELVIDERE (WREX) - Habitat for Humanity of Boone County broke ground on its newest project today.

The recipient of the new home is the Jones family, who are lifelong Belvidere residents.

The Jones' were selected after a process that included a review of application, initial interview, home visits by a committee, and a final review and decision by the Habitat for Humanity of Boone County Board.  "What we're looking for is the person who normally wouldn't qualify at the bank," said Karl Otto, who serves on the board.    "Mr. Jones has a regular job and has been employed for a while.  And the sense that they've lived in the community and have been involved--it's someone we're helping out."

Actual construction will begin May 22, and will continue every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday until the home is finished.

"I was very thankful for the community and all these churches that give a helping hand to the people in need," said Rob Jones.

Thrivent Financial for Lutherans partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Boone County for this project. The volunteer-based organization has finished two homes in the past couple years; one on Fifth St. and one on Menomonie St.
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