Vision Source, Jerry Prchal remain strong supporters of Flint River Habitat

ALBANY — It’s no secret that over the years, Dr. Jerry Prchal and Vision Source have been strong supporters of Flint River Habitat for Humanity. Prchal, who served on the organization’s board of directors for eight years, and Vision Source recently added to that legacy of service.

Over the past year, Vision Source has donated over more than $10,000 to help fund the organization’s Veteran’s Program that recently started in Lee and Dougherty counties, and recently provided the professional wrapping of both of Habitat’s ReStore vehicles to help promote the mission of group.

“Because of the support of Vision Source, both of our ReStore vehicles have our logo, mission and contact information on them now which has helped to increase the number of donations we now get,” said ReStore Manager Jean Bentley . “If someone calls with a donation we are happy to come pick it up. What people may not realize is that the profits made from the sale of their donated items in the ReStore goes back into the community through Habitat’s programs.”

Prchal regards the donations as a way of giving back to the community.

“In the past much of Habitat’s mission focused on new construction, but the program has evolved over the years,” he said. “There are a lot of houses around here that need to be fixed up and that has not been the traditional mindset. That’s changing now. “

Flint River Habitat Director Jennifer Vanston said that support from individuals and local businesses is vital to the organization.

“We are so thankful for the gracious donations from businesses in the community like Vison Source,” Vanston said. “Dr. Prchal’s ongoing support of Habitat’s mission to revitalize our community is also enabling us to move forward with a Veteran’s Program and the building of a new home in Lee County called “The House that Valor Built.”

Habitat’s ReStore, located at 717 Pine Ave., recycles overstocked, discontinued, new and used building materials, furniture, and household items donated by manufacturers, retailers, contractors and individuals throughout the community.

These donated items are sold to the public or used in the construction of Habitat houses. Because all of the merchandise is received through donation, they are able to offer goods to the public at low prices. As items are sold, proceeds are passed directly on to Flint River Habitat for Humanity, which uses the funds to further building efforts in Dougherty and Lee counties.