Early last month, Habitat for Humanity of Castle Country completed its ninth A Brush with Kindness project of the year, with two porches for a couple in Price. Lynn and Sydney Firkins had recently purchased a new home only to find out that they would be unable to move in until two new porches were built to code. In the meantime, they had to keep paying rent on their current home along with payments on the new one. With these unexpected costs springing up, they looked for programs in the area to help them.

The Firkins reached out to Habitat for Humanity of Castle Country in late August to find a way to fix the situation. After a period of planning and scheduling, Habitat Construction Manager, Steven Kerr completed the two porches in early October. The necessary changes included easily usable handrails, visible in the images. Lynn and Sydney are currently settling into their home. With three possible exits, their home is considered safer. This project is exemplary of the goals for A Brush with Kindness as it helped diminish excess costs and improved accessibility to a home.

We would like to thank the Sorenson Legacy Foundation, the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation, AmeriCorps, Wells Fargo, Rocky Mountain Power Foundation, Utah Association of Realtors, Union Pacific Foundation, S&V Glass, and Sutherlands for their support.

Without the sponsorship of these organizations as well as donations from locals and vendors, Habitat for Humanity would be unable to help deserving people in need of home repairs.

We are always looking for motivated volunteers to help Habitat for Humanity of Castle Country. If interested please call (435) 637-9701 or stop by the office located at 150 South 700 East #B in Price.