During a recent government meeting, significant discussions highlighted the city of Jackson's support for Habitat for Humanity, particularly in relation to a new initiative aimed at assisting veterans. The meeting featured heartfelt remarks from a representative of Habitat for Humanity, who expressed gratitude for the city's backing of their first veteran house build on Bay Street, which was celebrated with a groundbreaking ceremony last week.

The speaker, visibly emotional, paid tribute to Reverend Doctor Kimberly Mitchell, a board member of Habitat for Humanity, who had passed away earlier in the week. Mitchell, a veteran with a distinguished military career, had been instrumental in the organization's efforts to support veterans and their families. She had previously participated in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the project and was noted for her generous contributions, including a donation that helped secure properties for the initiative.

The organization announced that it had received funding to build a veteran transition home in Mitchell's honor, further emphasizing the impact of her legacy on the community. The speaker concluded by expressing appreciation for the ongoing support from the city and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to serving veterans.

Following the public comments, the meeting was briefly recessed for five minutes, allowing attendees to reflect on the poignant discussions surrounding the support for veterans in Jackson.