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May 19, 2021
Listen: Nicole Bateman, Executive Director – Habitat for Humanity of Butte County,
. Habitat for Humanity of Butte County is partnering with the concrete industry to build stronger and more resilient homes in Paradise, California. Paradise Ridge Chamber of Commerce and Habitat for Humanity of Butte County held an Open House. The event showcased their partnership with National Ready Mixed Concrete Association and building with ICF’s (insulated concrete forms). These homes will be Habitat’s first homes built on the Ridge since the Camp Fire.
Building in Paradise
Habitat for Humanity avoiding high lumber costs with fire-resistant material
The pandemic is hurting the bottom line for an organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families. Action News Now reporter Jafet Serrato shows us how they are working around that.
Posted: May 20, 2021 8:46 AM
Updated: May 20, 2021 9:00 AM
Posted By: Jafet Serrato
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PARADISE, Calif. - The pandemic is hurting the bottom line for an organization that builds affordable homes for low-income families.
The sounds of rebuilding can now be heard all over Paradise.
Despite that, the pandemic is causing a lumber shortage which means higher costs for building.
Nicole Bateman from Habitat for Humanity has seen the increase first hand.
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The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), Decatur Illinois workNet Center, Richland Community College, United Way of Decatur & Mid-Illinois, and Economic Development Corporation of Decatur-Macon County will sponsor an informational workshop on Thursday, May 6, 2021 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM CST via Zoom.
The free online workshop will provide guidance and direction on how to continue receiving current unemployment benefits while enrolling in local training programs or going back to school to learn a new trade or career. Other topics discussed will include items like how to find good-paying, local jobs, how to transfer existing skills to other jobs and careers and how to locate community assistance during difficult times.