Habitat for Humanity holds “Stuff the Truck”

Henry County Habitat for Humanity (HCHH) held “Stuff the Truck” Saturday afternoon in the Mt. Pleasant Christian School parking lot, with community members making an abundance of donations.

HCHH asked community members to donate their unwanted or unused items around the house.

They did not disappoint.

Many different items were donated, including indoor and outdoor furniture, doors, cabinets, windows, carpet and rugs.

Franklin Eddleman of Fairfield assisted with the event. He also happens to be one of the people selected to receive a house from Habitat for Humanity.

“They pick the people who are in need the most,” Eddleman said. “I’ve got a 16-year-old son, and my girlfriend has two children. We’ve been together for about five years. We’re living in a two-bedroom apartment, and my son was basically staying in the living room. They picked us because they wanted him to have a bedroom and everyone to be comfortable. I’m definitely grateful for the opportunity. It’s been a blessing.”

Eddleman’s house is currently in the process of being built.

All of the donated goods will be taken to the Fairfield ReStore to be resold. Habitat for Humanity will be given a portion of the sale price for each item that is sold.

Within the next year, HCHH will begin the construction process on its 29th home built in Henry County, the latest house being built in Wayland.

Money raised will directly help build additional homes around Henry County. Funds also will assist in constructing the 29th home, which will be located in Mt. Pleasant at 502 S. Jefferson St.

Karen Iseman, who helped at the event and works at the Fairfield ReStore, says it’s great to help people.

“I think the main reason I do this is to help the community,” Iseman said. “There’s nothing better than assisting someone that is in need of a home. The great thing about the ReStore is when people come in looking for something, more than likely we have it.”

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