Cobb Catholic Coalition Building 2 Habitat For Humanity Homes

SMYRNA, GA — The 2019 Cobb County Catholic Coalition has partnered with NW Metro Atlanta Habitat for Humanity for the 27th year and, this year is building two houses for Habitat homeowners on Old Bankhead Highway in Mableton. The coalition has built and dedicated 42 homes since 1993. The first nails were hammered on both homes Saturday, September 7 for the Gamble and Vonnordeck families, both single moms.

The coalition is comprised of six churches: The Catholic Church of St. Ann, St. Clare of Assisi Catholic Church, St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, The Catholic Church of The Transfiguration, Holy Family Catholic Church and St. Joseph Catholic Church.

Jessica Gill, CEO of NW Metro Atlanta Habitat, said, “No other Habitat coalition in our organization has remained dedicated as long and faithfully as the Cobb Catholic Coalition. And it is not just an annual build— coalition members serve tirelessly year-round as board and construction committee members, house leaders, crew leaders and in many volunteer roles that support our mission.”

“From not knowing if I can provide food for my son to the blessing of Habitat, I know God is good all the time. I now take my experiences and minister to other women within my church and at a local shelter to help them overcome,” said Vonnordeck. “This house will allow me to provide a stable home in a safer neighborhood for my son to grow up … I also feel with the process I can teach my son about community, loving others and how to serve and give back to other in our community.”

“We are growing stronger every day and I know having our own home will make our lives so much sweeter," Gamble said "My oldest son wants a garden, birthdays, holidays, barbecues!”