Habitat for Humanity Selects Alice Family for Home in Jim Wells County

Jim Wells County Habitat for Humanity confirmed on December 13 that a family from Alice has been chosen to receive a newly built three bedroom, two bath house, the organization’s 22nd home in the county. After an application and selection process the nonprofit chose Sabrina Rangel and Fidencio Godines and their three children. The family previously applied in 2022 and were not selected at that time, but remained hopeful and participated again in the most recent round.

Volunteers and staff with Habitat for Humanity plan to complete construction in time for a summer 2026 closing. Habitat officials indicated the timeline will include volunteer build days and coordinated work by the nonprofit’s construction team, with community supporters expected to supply labor and resources as in prior projects. The house will become part of Habitat’s local portfolio aimed at increasing access to stable, affordable homeownership in the county.

For residents of Jim Wells County the selection highlights several practical implications. A new owned home can provide the chosen family with greater housing stability, an asset that can support financial planning and educational stability for the children. For the wider community each Habitat home contributes to the inventory of attainable housing, reducing pressure on rental markets and offering a model of nonprofit supported ownership.

Institutionally the project underscores the role of locally based nonprofits in addressing housing gaps where public resources are limited. Reliance on volunteer labor and community donations allows Habitat to deliver housing at scale over time, but it also creates dependencies on sustained civic engagement and philanthropic support to meet construction timelines and maintenance needs. The selection also points to the importance of transparent selection processes so applicants understand eligibility criteria and reapplication options.

As construction proceeds toward the projected summer 2026 closing, the project will test the county’s ongoing capacity to support affordable homebuilding through zoning flexibility, volunteer recruitment, and partnership with nonprofits. The home selected for the Rangel and Godines family represents a tangible increase in local housing stability and a focal point for community investment in long term housing solutions.