In
partnership with MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and the City of
Henderson, Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas will serve its 100th partner family
in Clark County on May 29 with a home dedication ceremony.
Joanne
Langston and her family will receive the keys to their new three-bedroom home
in Henderson thanks to the support of MGM Resorts and the company’s employees,
the City of Henderson and contributions from Habitat’s homeownership program.
“MGM
Resorts is extremely proud to be a part of this momentous occasion in helping
to instill a sense of great pride for Joanne and her family, as they embark on
their new path of homeownership,” said Phyllis A. James, Executive Vice
President and Chief Diversity Officer of MGM Resorts International, and Habitat
Las Vegas Board Member. “Affordable housing for individuals and families is one
of the most basic yet most pressing needs in our nation, and it is an honor to
work with Habitat Las Vegas to serve families in our local community in this
vital way.”
This
is the seventh Habitat Las Vegas house sponsored by MGM Resorts. In addition to
providing a generous donation for the construction, the company’s employees
have dedicated many volunteer hours to complete the home. The funding for the
land was received from the City of Henderson via grants from the Low Income
Housing Trust Fund (LIHTF) and the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG).
“This
is a tremendous milestone as we serve our 100th Habitat partner family in Clark
County. Through our homeownership program, Joanne will be able to provide
stability and financial security for her and her family,” adds Meg Delor,
Executive Director of Habitat Las Vegas. “With the continued support and
generosity from our sponsors, volunteers, board of directors and staff, we are
helping to significantly improve the lives of individuals within our
community.”
“This
Habitat home, along with five additional such homes slated for completion by
end of June, is an important step forward in the city’s ongoing efforts to
revitalize the Pittman region,” said Mayor Andy Hafen. “These homes will help
to reinvigorate the neighborhood and will welcome new homeowners who share a
strong sense of community pride.”
Since
1991, Habitat Las Vegas has provided simple, decent and affordable housing for
low-income families in need, in addition to helping to transform communities
throughout Southern Nevada as part of the organization’s neighborhood
revitalization efforts.
About
Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas
Established
in Clark County in 1991, Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas is a not-for-profit
organization that provides simple, decent, affordable housing with the help of
volunteer labor and donated time, materials and funds. Each home is sold at no
profit and with a zero-interest mortgage to local working families, who
otherwise might be forced to live in substandard housing. Habitat partner
families contribute “sweat equity” by helping in the construction of Habitat
homes, in addition to the one they will eventually purchase. For more
information, visit www.lasvegashabitat.org
