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We are close to finisting the home at 316 High St. in Covinton, TN. There will be a painting party on Saturday @ the home. Everybody interested in helping finish this home please come to 316 High St. between 8&9AM. Wear warm clothes (there will be some sort of heating there, probably space heaters). Safety equipment & painting tools will be provided. Come and join the fun!

Habitat for Humanity of Tipton County was established in 1990 as an approved affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. As a part of the International organization, Habitat of Tipton County became one of over 400 affiliates worldwide with the mission of eliminating poverty housing.

In early 1991, Habitat for Humanity of Tipton County acquired its first homesite at 923 South Maple Street in Covington. The building process and the dream of a new home for a family became reality on July 26, 1992 when the first home ever constructed by Habitat of Tipton County was dedicated.

Since then, Habitat for Humanity of Tipton County has continued constructing at least one home per year, with the dedication of our 23rd home on June 12, 2010. Work on home number 24,located on High St. in Covington, is underway & is our first rehab project. This is an ongoing all mostly volunteer project so give the office a call with your group or individual information & come get your hands dirty for Habitat.

Among our goals for 2010 are: Increase involvement of local churches Increase number of volunteers Increase funding resources Construct/rehab one home per year Increase ecumenical diversity in board membership

Get Involved

In addition to the current rehab on High Street, volunteers are always needed for ongoing buliding projects Monday through Friday but especially on Saturday's. Fund raising also requires volunteers through the year. For more information please call our office at 569-5819. Office hours are Monday, Thursday and Friday between 2 and 4 PM.

Anyone wishing to volunteer to work on the home at 316 North High St. just call the office at 569-5819 for current dates and times. Everyone should wear clothing they don't mind getting dirty - the house had a fire, and it's still pretty nasty. Closed-toe shoes are a must also because of the construction debris. For each worker, we will have the following for their use on site: Gloves - Hard hat - Safety glasses (these can be worn over eye glasses) & dust mask. We will also have drinking water and cups on site. There is a portable toilet facility on the property.

We hope you and/or your group will be able to join us. We look forward to working together to finish this home.

If you or someone you know is in need of decent, affordable housing, please call our office for more information about the process of applying for Habitat home ownership.