HFHNC is now building in Mineola, performing a total renovation of the Clarkin family's home. Mary, Kathleen, William, Michael, Timothy, and Theresa Clarkin all are developmentally disabled adults. Their five other siblings are their guardians and caretakers. Yes, there are 12 siblings in all. As the Clarkin family home is owned by a trust, three of the siblings—Rosemary, James, and Deborah—also act as trustees. The family home was left to the seven siblings when their parents passed away many years ago. When the home fell in disrepair, NYS stepped in, promising to pay for any needed repairs. However, this deal fell apart when NYS changed its mind after the seven were moved into a rental home for the duration of the repairs. Soon after, Mark Waters from Nassau County told HFHNC of the Clarkin family’s situation. Even though this was not a typical HFHNC project, we saw a great need and knew that we could really help this family. Habitat for Humanity of Nassau County with it's volunteer labor force, and vast resources was able to provide seven members of the Clarkin Family of Mineola with a updated and affordable family home. One they were all raised in and now twice the size in which they all will reside Habitat for Humanity of Nassau County is a 501(c)(3) organization committed to increasing the amount of quality, affordable, and suitable housing.