Habitat for Humanity International’s first volunteer, Clive Rainey, models clothing with the new Habitat logo.Over the past three decades, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga Area has helped 258 local families become homeowners, an effort made possible by volunteers, officials say.
To mark its 30th anniversary, the local affiliate will welcome Habitat for Humanity International’s first volunteer, Clive Rainey, to its Raise the Roof gala on Friday, April 8, and has issued a community challenge: “Lend a Hand to Habitat” by volunteering 30 hours over the next 12 months to help build and repair homes.
At Raise the Roof, Rainey will discuss his passion for volunteerism over the past 39 years and the need to eliminate poverty housing.
The gala begins with a cocktail reception and silent auction at 5:30 p.m. at The Chattanoogan, 1201 Broad St., followed by dinner and the program at 7:30 p.m.
Tickets are $100 per person, $600 for a table for eight.
Call 423-756-0507 or visit www.habichatt.org.