Mark Twain Habitat’s New Build: A Fresh Start for a Hannibal Family
Can you imagine how it feels to finally have a place you can truly call home? For a single mother and her two young boys, there is nothing like a safe and stable place to call home. And when an entire community comes together to help make it happen — that’s something to be proud of.
That is what is unfolding in Hannibal, Missouri as Mark Twain Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a brand new home for a local family. The house with soon belong to Shannon Arnold and her two sons.
Construction will start next week and we are hoping to have this home ready for them by Thanksgiving.
Let’s take a moment to consider how this wonderful project is taking shape — and meet the people getting involved.
1. Project Overview
This website wge.com says the new home is expected to be approximately $90,000 — a significant expense, but we are grateful for the support of generous local businesses and volunteers.
First and foremost, Peters Heating and Air and Huber Engineered Woods stepped up to donate the building materials, a huge reduction to the total budget.
Mark Twain Habitat for Humanity is relying on local volunteers to make this project come to fruition. It’s the hours, energy, and commitment of local volunteers that allows projects like this to get done.
2. The Family’s Story
Shannon Arnold shared that the path to homeownership hasn’t been easy, but she’s beyond grateful for the opportunity.
According to this wge.com, she said: “It was a calling on my heart, and I applied in faith, and here we are.”
This new home will provide much-needed stability for Shannon and her two sons, giving them a safe, permanent place to call their own.
3. Community Support
Mark Twain Habitat is actively seeking volunteers to help bring this project to life. Whether you’re a construction expert or just someone eager to make a difference, your help is valued.
Anyone who wants to contribute can easily get in touch through their Facebook page, where they can find more information on how to get involved. It’s not just about physical labor — the organization welcomes support in many forms, from donating time to spreading the word.
The role of the local community in this project is absolutely vital. Volunteers, donors, and supporters are all playing a key part in building a home that will provide long-term stability for Shannon Arnold and her children. It’s a great example of how when a community comes together, it can truly change lives.
4. Construction Timeline
Construction for the new home is set to begin next week, marking the beginning of building a safe space for Shannon Arnold and her family.
The aim is to get the house done by Thanksgiving, so they have a place to call home right at the time when friends and family will be gathering to celebrate the upcoming holiday season. This is more than just development work now, since it equals a home as the family will be able to settle in and celebrate the holidays in the safe and warm home they have long awaited.
5. Conclusion
This project isn’t just about building a house; it’s about building lives. It is a reminder of how we can, with the help of incredible volunteers, generous donations and our amazing community, build safe and stable housing for families with nowhere to go.
This shows the remarkable impact of coming together, and the reality that together we can achieve amazing things — and even a little can mean a lot.
Are you inspired to change lives? If this project has inspired you, please think about supporting it by donating your time, talent, or a little enthusiasm to share this project. Any help we can get will turn lives around for families like Shannon’s.
