Denver-based Intrepid Potash has partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver to sponsor a total of seven homes since 2009 in order to provide housing for families in need of affordable living. This year’s build is taking place for 29-year old Noel-Christian (Chris) Agossou and his father, mother and three year old twins.

“Intrepid has a long-standing history of joining together with Habitat for Humanity to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope,” said Gary Kohn, VP of Investor Relations at Intrepid Potash. “The Intrepid build team represents a vibrant, energetic group passionate about making a difference.  We love having the opportunity to come together with families in need of affordable housing to make a difference.”

Chris Agossou believes in approaching all of life aggressively. He and his extended family have lived in the Denver area for the last five years. Four of those five years, Chris has been employed as a night shift custodian at Denver International Airport.

“This opportunity means a lot to my family and we are deeply grateful to Intrepid Potash and Habitat for Humanity,” said Agossou. “There are many families out there in the need of better housing conditions, so having this opportunity is more than a relief.”

Presently, all five members of their family are squeezed into a two-bedroom apartment, where the living conditions are not ideal and the neighborhood is not safe.

“To me living in an affordable house is substantial to the stability, financial security, and well-being of any household, especially for low-income families,” added Agossou.

Chris had never used power tools prior to his experience with his Building Skills 101 class; however he will now be greatly involved in the building process. He plans on working at the construction site on Fridays and Saturdays, while his parents watch the twins. He has an aggressive savings plan in place in order to get his family moved into the home as soon as it is done in the spring.

“Paying almost 40% of my monthly income for rent makes it difficult to meet other family needs, but I am glad that, soon, those days of struggle will be only old memories,” said Agossou.