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Habitat plans Zombie Walk
Special to Atmore News October brings about ideas of pumpkins, fall leaves, and even a ghost or ghoul to mind. The Escambia County Habitat for Humanity is working to make this October bring some additional images to the minds of those in the community. A Zombie Walk and Auction is being planned for Oct. 20 at Jennings Park in Brewton. According to Lisa Tindell, executive director of Escambia County Habitat…
Habitat has a tag
Special to Atmore News The Escambia County Habitat for Humanity now has an opportunity for every owner of a vehicle in the county to help with the organization’s mission. Lisa Tindell, executive director for the local affiliate, said the introduction of a new option for car tag purchases gives everyone a chance to donate to the mission of the organization. “We are so excited to have this option as a…
Atmore’s first Habitat home dedicated
Kim Fountain of Atmore and her three children celebrated on March 31 a new chapter in the history of their family and in the history of Escambia County Habitat for Humanity. When Fountain accepted the keys to 507 East Craig Street, which is the first Habitat house erected within the city limits of Atmore, from local Habitat board president Jason Newby, she became a homeowner for the first time. “It’s…
APSO partners with Habitat
Alabama Power Service Organization (APSO)  is partnering with Habitat for Humanity in Escambia County to help provide a home for a local family. On Thursday, July 27, APSO volunteers helped with demolition work at a Habitat property located at 507 East Craig Street in Atmore. The home was donated to Habitat by Thomas Lane. Over the next few months, the property will be going through a series of upgrades and…
Volunteers needed for Atmore Habitat project
Escambia County Habitat for Humanity is making plans for demo work on a home renovation planned in Atmore. With extensive remodeling planned for the Craig Street home, volunteers are needed to help gut the house in preparation for renovations. If you are interested in volunteering for this project, please contact the Escambia County Habitat for Humanity to discuss guidelines and requirements for volunteers. All volunteers will need to be at…