St Paul’s 15th habitat house
St. Paul will be a partner in Habitat for Humanity’s “Methodist Build” in October. As in the past, St. Paul will partner with St. Matthews UMC and other United Methodist churches. The house will be the 15th Habitat for Humanity house St. Paul has been involved in building, and we need your help!
The foundation has been laid!
Our first step is to raise our share of the cost of construction. Our goal is $15,000. Please consider a generous contribution. Then you will have an opportunity to BUILD. Raise the Roof dates are October 10, 11, and 12.
You may donate by writing a check to St. Paul UMC, designated for “Habitat House,” or you can donate at our secure Giving page (choose “Habitat for Humanity” from the Funds list). Thank you!
MEET OUR PARTNER FAMILY – INNOCENT KUMBUKA AND UWIMANA KAMPIRE
Innocent, Uwimana, and their six children immigrated from a Ugandan refugee camp and are originally from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. In 2017, they moved to Kentucky, where they have family. About a month after they arrived, Uwimana was diagnosed with a brain tumor. By the grace of God, she was able to receive treatment and the tumor was removed, but Uwimana is now on disability. Innocent works as a caregiver at the West End Adult Day Healthcare.
The family currently lives in an apartment in Jeffersontown, but it doesn’t provide the space they need for eight people. The couple learned of the Habitat Homeownership Program from another Habitat homeowner. They had to apply twice before they were accepted into the program. “I am motivated to make a happy and safe living environment for my family,” Innocent explains, “I am willing to work as hard a I need to, to make it work.”
St Paul’s 14th Habitat House
April 30, 2022: Dedication Day for Ardo Samriye’s house!
Members of the three Methodist churches have joined the Dream Team to bring Ardo’s house at 3817 1/2 Oboe Drive from the Raise-the-Roof in October to a near completion with a dedication taking place April 30. It has been gratifying to work with the partner family and to contribute to building a home for Ardo and her family. Thanks to all of you who gave and helped with the house.
St Paul Completes 13th Habitat House
This spring St. Paul and other Methodist Churches in Louisville completed their 13th Habitat For Humanity House. Thanks to all the volunteers who donated their time to make this a successful build for Erika and her boys.
