President Jimmy Carter left a lasting legacy in North Texas through his own physical labor with Habitat for Humanity.
Carter took a trip to Dallas in 2014 to build homes in Oak Cliff.The work on Habitat for Humanity houses continued long after the cameras were gone.FOX 4's Clarice Tinsley talked with the former president about why he kept up the hard work."The most emotional aspect of Habitat is when we finish a house and we give the keys and a Bible that Rosalynn and I have signed to the homeowners and let them know for the first time in their lives they will own a house," said Carter.
It was Gnann's parents who introduced the Carters to the Habitat concept in the early years of the organization.Gnann says Mr. Carter's involvement went beyond the philanthrophy that was typical of former presidents."That’s the difference. That’s what connects with people. Sending money gets some things done, but getting out there and doing the physical work, that’s what inspired people to get involved with Habitat," said Gnann.Mr.
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