Habitat for Humanity of South Hampton Roads broke ground on a new house Tuesday after receiving an $80,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation.

The house at 906 Lake Kennedy Drive will be available for a low-income family once construction is complete. The house is in a small cluster of homes already built by Habitat.

“The whole reason we are here at this ground breaking is to provide a home for a low-income family,” said Habitat for Humanity Board of Directors President Frank Hruska. “We can only provide this because of cooperation with the city, the funding and the volunteers.”

Both Wells Fargo Housing Foundation and Habitat for Humanity share the same vision to provide affordable and sustainable housing. The organizations not only provide housing but also provide services to help families financially.

Wells Fargo provided the grant through its 2017 Wells Fargo Housing Foundation Priority Markets Program.

Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates multiple-room homes that are sold to families. The families that live in the homes pay back a zero-net interest loan. Mortgage payments are contributed back into their building program.

Partner families have to go through an application process to move into one of the homes. Personal finances, income and monthly budget are considered during the process.

Families chosen must complete 200 hours of community service and comprehensive financial literacy training before purchasing the home. The required volunteer hours are considered “sweat equity.”

“This truly turn lives around, and it’s a wonderful process to be a part of,” Hruska said.

Both Mayor Linda T. Johnson and Vice Mayor Leroy Bennett attended the groundbreaking to show the city’s support for Habitat for Humanity.

“It’s amazing what this organization does for the people. They help with the American dream, which is owning a home,” Johnson said. “It elevates the pride of the people and revitalizes a community. This brings the community together, and it helps fuel humanity.”

Since its inception in 1993, the Wells Fargo Housing Foundation has invested more than $190 million, along with mobilizing 4.7 million team member volunteer hours, to build and rehabilitate 7,100 homes nationwide.