Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity International have joined together to create Thrivent Builds, a four-year $100 million program designed to help provide "hands up" to people who lack decent shelter. The Quincy Area Habitat for Humanity Affiliate, the local Thrivent Chapter, and area Lutheran Churches have made an application, and the application has been accepted, to build a home in rural Adams County again in 2008.

The monthly meeting of Thrivent Builds/Rural Adams County Habitat was held April 3rd, at 7:00pm at St. Peters Lutheran Church in Coatsburg.  Greg and Britney Foster of Coatsburg have been selected from several applicants for the Adams County Habitat House for 2008. Greg works in Quincy and Britney works in Paloma, so a location in the Coatsburg or Paloma area is preferred. A number of possible locations for the house were discussed, but none have been found yet that meet the desired criteria.  If any one knows of a lot available in the area that is available, please call the number below.  Tim Keys, Industrial Arts Teacher at Mendon High School said his students have almost completed building all the walls of the house.  Also, groups or individuals in the community that are willing to donate time or money for this worthwhile endeavor can contact Roger Flesner, 696-4254.  

6/5/08  A lot has been found and purchased two blocks south of St. Peters Lutheran Church in Coatsburg.  Ground breaking is scheduled for 6/22/08 @ 2:00pm.