The living conditions of a Clarendon family have improved after their story was highlighted by Irie Fm News.

Last June, in a feature dubbed, “Below Poverty Line”, news reporter Myesha Broadie, detailed the deplorable conditions, in which a 9 year old girl and her mother were living.

They said, their dwelling had a leaking roof no kitchen or bathroom facility, insufficient furniture such as beds, and limited food supply, among other things.

After the feature was aired, listeners assisted by donating well needed items to the family.

When the family’s situation was brought to the attention of Member of Parliament for North Central Clarendon, Robert Morgan he also promised to assist.

On Tuesday August 20, a furnished two bedroom house was handed over to the family by the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development.

Expressing gratitude to Irie Fm for highlighting her story, recipient Alberta Henry said the donation will change her life for the better.

Two other indigent houses were handed over in Clarendon last Tuesday.

Mr. Morgan has expressed gratitude to all stakeholders who helped to make the delivery of the houses a reality.

And Local Government Minister Desmond McKenzie said the houses were constructed at a cost of $27 million.

He said additional help will be given to recipients of indigent houses, for back to school.

The 3 homes bring the total number of houses built under the indigent housing programme to 87, with another 13 under construction.

The indigent housing programme, was designed to address challenges experienced by the poor and most vulnerable citizens, in acquiring homes.

The houses are concrete structures and feature sloped roofs that enable rainwater harvesting.

Potential beneficiaries must demonstrate ownership of the property on which the house is to be built, or provide documentation that they are lawfully entitled to tenure on such property.