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Habitat for Humanity program gives veteran a lift

Lake County News - 6/10/2017

Veteran Al Plyley of Clearlake Park, Calif. Photo courtesy of Habitat for Humanity Lake County.

LAKE COUNTY, Calif. ? Veteran Al Plyley's home is situated on a hillside in the Clearlake Park area, necessitating special requirements in order for him to get in and out of his home.

Until recently, his long steep sidewalk sufficed, but when Habitat for Humanity went to his home to provide critical home repair services, the work staff quickly surmised that something else needed to be done if Plyley was to avoid becoming house-bound.

After a lengthy search, and with funding provided by the Home Depot Veteran's Repair Program, a special 10-foot-tall lift was found for Plyley's use to assist him in getting from his front door to his vehicle.

Gifford's Backhoe Service used their crane to assist Habitat for Humanity staff in getting the lift into place so that it could be set up and made workable.

"After the fires the last few years, I've been worried about how I could get in and out of my house if one came here," Plyley said. "I'm grateful that Habitat took the time to do this for me; now I don't have to worry so much."

Time is running out for Habitat for Humanity to distribute funds for veteran home repair projects under the grant.

If you are a military veteran who owns your home, or if you are a family member living with a veteran in your home and your home is in need of repairs, please contact Habitat for Humanity Lake County immediately at 707-994-1100 for an application.

Applications also can be picked up at Habitat for Humanity's office at 15312 Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake.

Applicants are served on a first-come, first-served basis and slots are limited.