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Habitat for Humanity is partnering with former Baylor University basketball player Isaiah Austin to build a home in Waco.

The Isaiah Austin Foundation, which will provide construction funding and volunteers, was established in 2014 to support charitable causes. Austin serves as chairman.

A family undergoing medical and financial hardship will eventually live in the home. People who get a home are required to contribute more than 300 hours of physical work and attend weekly classes focused on budgets, basic home repairs and other topics.

“Habitat for Humanity does so much more than just provide a place for people to call home. It provides them with the opportunity to dream again,” Austin said in a press release. “I am really excited about the opportunity to build the Dream Again Home through a partnership between my foundation and Habitat for Humanity.”

The title “Dream Again Home” comes from the “Dream Again” tag line associated with Austin’s foundation and the title of his book released in June, “Dream Again: A Story of Faith, Courage, and the Tenacity to Overcome.”

Waco Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Brenda Shuttlesworth said she is happy Austin decided to stay local for this project.