[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 58 (Friday, March 27, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E283]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF LANCASTER LEBANON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

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                           HON. LLOYD SMUCKER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 27, 2026

  Mr. SMUCKER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate Lancaster Lebanon 
Habitat for Humanity for their 40 years of positive Impact.
  Habitat for Humanity is an inclusive Christian ministry and nonprofit 
organization that builds, repairs, renovates, and revitalizes 
affordable homes alongside people in need of a decent place to live. 
Originally established as the Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity in 
1986, the organization merged with its Lebanon affiliate 30 years later 
in 2016.
  Over the past 40 years, Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity has 
strengthened and renewed the counties it serves. Notable projects 
include the development of a community of 70 affordable homes known as 
Emerald Valley in Lancaster City and the transformation of the Wooden 
Nickel Tavern into their first office space. Current and upcoming 
projects include the five-home Linden Street Build in Columbia and the 
eight Lancaster City-based Wheatland Build, which will utilize federal 
funds from the HOME program. Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity 
also operates the ReStore, a home improvement donation store that helps 
fund their construction efforts.
  Through sweat, grit, and thousands of work hours contributed by both 
prospective homeowners and volunteers, Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for 
Humanity has made homeownership a reality for over 300 families. I 
thank the organization for its positive impact on our community, and I 
wish them another 40 years of success. I look forward to seeing all 
they accomplish next.

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