Klinker celebrates Habitat for Humanity house for Cooper Gretencord, lovingly named the ‘Klinker House’

Today, Feb. 4, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Lafayette will host an event to celebrate the completion of a home for community member Cooper Gretencord. Gretencord is challenged with diplegic cerebral palsy, and this habitat home is built with his disability in mind allowing him to live independently. The house is lovingly called the “Sheila Klinker House” since State Rep. Sheila. Klinker (D-Lafayette) encouraged Gretencord to apply for the program. 

Klinker released the following statement in congratulations:

“I had the opportunity to meet Cooper through his grandmother, Gloria Shaw, who happens to be my hairdresser. He is a wonderful young man who is always smiling. He brightens the day of everyone he meets. Lafayette is lucky to have Cooper, and we are thankful that he is a member of our community and works at the YMCA to improve people’s wellness. 

“I would also like to extend my deepest thank you to Habitat for Humanity. This is the 352nd home they have built in Lafayette, and they are providing essential services. For individuals with disabilities, accessible housing is life-changing. It’s important that we recognize the need for houses that have ramps, grab bars, clear floor spaces and other accommodations. 

“I am so thankful that Cooper was able to secure this house, and I am eager to see how he makes it a home. I am grateful to Habitat for Humanity for their kindnesses and service to the Greater Lafayette community.”