Trumbull, Mahoning Habitats merge

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YOUNGSTOWN

Habitat for Humanity of Trumbull County and Mahoning County Habitat for Humanity, organizations that aim to eliminate poverty housing locally and around the world, are merging.

The proposed move will allow the newly expanded organization to provide safe, decent and affordable housing to more families in both Trumbull and Mahoning counties, and increase operational efficiency, said Monica Craven, executive director for Mahoning County Habitat.

Brian Byrne, president of the Trumbull affiliate, said the two counties’ proximity will allow the partnership to run smoothly.

“We were looking for a way to build a stronger organization to build some more resources and share administrative costs, and we felt like the Mahoning affiliate would be a good fit because they are a great organization,” said Byrne.

“Our mission remains the same — to eliminate poverty housing in our communities and around the world.

A Christian home building organization, Habitat for Humanity works with community groups and volunteers to build simple, decent homes in partnership with people in need who are living in substandard conditions.

For more on the merger, read Thursday's Vindicator or Vindy.com.