There was a big blessing for non-profit home builder Habitat for Humanity. A $9 million blessing from Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, who is spreading her billions to do as much good as she can.
A $9 million blessing from Mackenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Jeff Bezos, who is spreading her billions to do as much good as she can.In West Dallas, this big gift will make a big difference for someone who needs a place to call their own.
"Where a family resides, that's where their memories are created," Dallas Habitat for Humanity CEO Dave Lawrence said. "It’s a wonderful, wonderful part of life." "Habitat Dallas received $9 million, and 83 affiliates, plus Habitat International, received an additional, well, in total, $463 million," Lawrence said.That’s $9 million that will go to Habitat's work in Dallas.
Habitat holds 12 acres in the Joppa neighborhood in Southeast Dallas. The plan is to put 75-100 homes there, but the land has to be made ready first.
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