Local Church Gives $1 Million Dollars To Complete Habitat for Humanity Project On Land Donated By The Brooks Brothers

CHARLOTTE, NC – A local church is giving one million dollars to help complete an East Charlotte Habitat for Humanity project on land that was donated by the late restaurant owner Scott Brooks and his brother David.

“I think it’s a proud moment for the city of Charlotte also,” said David Brooks.

In 2018, brothers Scott and David Brooks donated the land to the city, an idea given to them by David’s wife.

“Bingo. It really his us and you know it’s going to be perfect. It’s going to be absolutely perfect,” explained David Brooks.

In 2019, Scott Brooks was shot and killed during a robbery while he was opening up Brook’s Sandwhich House. A longtime restaurant known for it’s burgers and impact on the community.

Now David is able to see he and his brothers dream come true.

“It’s going to be such a boost for people, you know, hard working people like ourselves, all of us. It’s going to be appreciated,” said Brooks.

“We see land scarcity as one of the major issues or obstacles to affordable housing in Charlotte. So this is a huge boom to us,” said Bob Glusenkamp. He is the Habitat Vice President of Construction operations. He says each unit will be about 1100 square feet, have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, as well as parking spaces.

“Home ownership is one of the best ways to gain equity and then transfer wealth through the generations,”said Glusenkamp.

The project is also being made possible thanks to a one million dollar donation from Myers Park Presbyterian Church. A gesture that will have an impact for decades to come.

“When we provide affordable housing, we prevent homelessness and we have a bigger impact in the community,” said Patty Arcia.