Alternative Gifts

Give the gift that lasts, is always the right size, and doesn't take up storage space. Honor your loved ones with donations in their names.

Imagine a Christmas without gifts

Imagine a child living in Lawrence County. Every winter, during the holiday season, she sees families gathering in their homes with decorated trees and lots of beautifully wrapped gifts. But she can't quite grasp their excitement and joy. Her family lives in a house or apartment with inadequate heating, too little insulation, not enough space for the family, maybe a leaking roof. Her mom or dad picks up extra jobs, in addition to full-time work, just to provide the basics with not much left for buying gifts. But next Christmas just might be different.

Take the daydream one more step

Imagine this little girl's mom applying for and qualifying to purchase a home through Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity. Her brother stands beside her in awe as her mom and dad along with many volunteers put together a new home, piece by piece. She will have her own room! She can have girlfriends over or just sit and read quietly. And next Christmas they can gather around a beautiful tree with their new friends in a house built with love.

This story is not makebelieve ... it's a common theme among Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity partner families. Purchasing an affordable home from Lawrence County Habitat for Humanity has completely changed the lives of families.