McLaughlin Family Foundation Supports Fifth Habitat Home Build and Frames New House

On Oct. 7, about 20 volunteers from the McLaughlin Family Foundation and Square Deal Capital helped frame a new Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) house for a young family at Cornerstone Creek in Oklahoma City.

Kelly Gray, CEO and founding board member of the McLaughlin Family Foundation, said the house framed marks the foundation’s fifth sponsored home build with Habitat.

“The foundation looks for organizations that are really making a difference in the community, and Habitat does that by providing much-needed housing for families,” Gray said. “We’re longtime supporters and big fans.”

He said the McLaughlin Family Foundation’s mission is “to break the cycle of lost potential.”

“We do a lot of work with families, primarily focusing on kids,” Gray said. “Anything that gives kids a chance.”

Molly Helm, who works part-time for the foundation, spent the day volunteering on-site. She said one of the best parts of a Habitat build is seeing immediate results.

“There are projects where you work and work but don’t necessarily see progress,” Helm said. “When we walked up today, it was a foundation—and when we leave, the walls are up. It’s great to be able to do all of that with the cool people we do everything with all the time.”

Future Habitat homeowners Johnnathan H. and Jessica L. also volunteered, helping frame their future home as part of fulfilling their 100-hour volunteer commitment to Habitat. The couple has three daughters—Aubrey, Isabella and Alaynna. When they applied to purchase a Habitat home, Jessica wrote that homeownership would help them build a better life for their girls.

“We’re really looking forward to all the memories we’ll create together as a family in our new home—from cooking meals side by side, trying new recipes in the kitchen, and cuddling up for movie nights to enjoying walks through the neighborhood,” Jessica stated. “With two of our girls now in school, we’re also excited to be in a district that will support their growth and education. As the community expands with parks and trails, we look forward to exploring it together and watching our neighborhood grow alongside our family.”

COHFH Chair and CEO Ann Felton Gilliland expressed gratitude to the McLaughlin Family Foundation for its ongoing support.

“It is because of outstanding donors like the McLaughlin Family Foundation that we now have more than 1,140 new, energy-efficient and affordable homes built by COHFH in Central Oklahoma,” Felton Gilliland said. “The foundation’s generosity and dedicated spirit are reflected in the hard work its volunteers display during the home builds. At Habitat, we couldn’t ask for better partners.”

To get involved with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, visit www.cohfh.org or call 405-232-4828.
To volunteer, visit www.helpmyhabitat.com. To donate, visit www.cohfh.org/make-a-donation or text makehomehappen to 50155.

To get involved with COHFH, visit www.cohfh.org or call 405-232-4828.

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