BELVIDERE, Ill. (WTVO) — Former President Jimmy Carter was known for more than just leading the nation.
He also was known for his philanthropy, specifically concerning the issue of providing people in need with housing. In 1984, Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, created the Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, which later worked alongside Habitat for Humanity.
Belvidere was just one of the many communities affected by the former President’s program and Habitat for Humanity. Tradesmen from around the area who have volunteered their time said they want to teach more volunteers how to build houses…