Former President Jimmy Carter was honored by the Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity for his long-standing commitment to affordable housing. The organization recognized his two-day volunteer effort in 1988, where he worked alongside volunteers on Wilt Street, building simple row homes for those in need. The Carters have spent 35 years supporting Habitat for Humanity globally, building and repairing thousands of homes.
The Philadelphia Habitat for Humanity organization honored Jimmy Carter Thursday for his work building homes, including a 1988 effort in the city. On the 1900 block of Wilt Street in North Philly, simple rowhomes stand as monuments to Jimmy Carter.For two days in 1988, Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter worked on Wilt Street properties with Habitat for Humanity and spoke about it.
The leader of Habitat for Humanity, Corinne O’Connell, said, "People have asked is there a plaque on Wilt Street. No, the Carters weren’t "plaques on buildings people." They were roll up your sleeves, pick up a hammer and do the work."On hand at city hall, Clissita Daniels lives with her family in a newly built Habitat home. She said, "Every day I put that key in that door, it’s just a feeling of greatness and I have people like Jimmy Carter to thank for that.
JIMMY CARTER HABITAT FOR HUMANITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING VOLUNTEER WORK PHILADELPHIA
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