Credit union partners with Habitat for Humanity to bring family a home of their own

Thanks to a partnership between a local credit union and a nonprofit, a family will soon have a home of its own. In 2012, Habitat for Humanity Lake County was presented with the unique opportunity to partner with Mendo Lake Credit Union of Lakeport, CA. Under the leadership of Chief Executive Officer Richard Cooper, Mendo Lake Credit Union presented a property in the city of Lakeport to Habitat for Humanity Lake County to be refurbished for one of Habitats partner families. Volunteers from the community are aiding future homeowner Callie Swift in the refurbishment of what will soon be her familys new home. "I am so excited," said Swift, a single mother of two. "Ive helped on other Habitat homes; it is finally my turn. Its a lot of physical labor, but will be so worth it. Ill be two minutes away from work and I can see the lake from my deck." In addition to the property, Mendo Lake Credit Union employees and volunteers will participate in the refurbishment work and will assist Swift by providing beds for her two children. "We are able to turn a bad situation into a good one," said Cooper. "This is pretty exciting."