JONESBORO — Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity is in the process of working on 20 homes in Henry and Clayton counties under Habitat for Humanity’s new 50-plus Repair Program funded by the AARP Foundation, according to a news release.
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity will work with low-income homeowners age 50 and older in Henry and Clayton counties to improve their homes and communities, and mobilize services seniors may need as they age, the release said.
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