Alabama widow gets new home exactly two years after tornado killed her husband When the massive E-4 tornado struck Lee County, Alabama, on March 3, 2019, some people lost family members. Many people lost their homes. Carol Dean lost both her house and her husband. In all, 23 community members were killed in the storm. […]
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Homeowner Carol Adams reflects on “Miracle on Dover Street” six months later
(Photo: House captain Doug Dewberry presents homeowner partner Carol Adams with a Bible at the dedication of her home on Oct. 3, 2019, at the conclusion of the Millard Fuller Legacy Build in Opelika, Ala.) The week of September 29-October 4, 2019, saw multiple days of record-breaking heat in Lee County, Alabama, during the Millard […]
New video reflects upon 18-home tornado-recovery effort in Lee County, Alabama
There are now 18 Fuller Center for Housing homes in tornado-ravaged Lee County, Alabama — an effort spearheaded by the hard work of the Chattahoochee Fuller Center Project, led by Executive Director Kim Roberts. This all began with a promise to build three homes, and then it snowballed into a faith movement supported by many […]
Auburn’s Restoration Church builds walls for 18th Fuller Center home in tornado recovery
By the end of 2019, there will be 18 new Fuller Center homes for families impacted by the March 3 tornado in Lee County, Alabama — thanks the tremendous support of volunteers, businesses, local leaders and the faith community. One of those faith communities — Restoration Church of Auburn — braved sweltering temperatures on Sunday […]
County official helps future Fuller Center homeowner clear debris after tornado
Napoleon Darby lost family members and his home was destroyed when an EF-4 tornado ripped through Lee County, Alabama, on March 3. He will be among the first three homeowner partners when the Chattahoochee Fuller Center Project begins building three new homes in Lee County at the end of this month with financial support from […]