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Habitat for Humanity celebrates first build
Celebration
Kathy Morris and Paul Dyck celebrate Habitat For
Humanity Huron County’s first build in Clinton. (Photo
submitted)
Habitat tor Humanity Huron
County (HFH HC) hosted a beef
barbeque last Sunday at the site ot
their first Habitat house build in
Clinton.
The purpose of the gathering was
to introduce (he recently selected
family who will live in the house.
The family was introduced to
neighbours, board members, and
committee members, and other
volunteers. The perfect weather
provided . a sunny and warm
backdrop to a festive event.
Habitat for Humanity Huron
County has selected Kathy Morris
and her children Elyssa, four, and
Elijah, two, as the family that will
purchase the first Habitat house built
in Huron County. Morris expressed
her sincere appreciation and
considers it an honour and a great
opportunity to be the first family to
occupy a Habitat house in Huron
County.
She takes her newly-formed
association with Habitat seriously.
She was at the jobsite on Saturday
working on interior partitions. She
will not only be working on the
house, but also plans to accompany
Habitat volunteers to various events
and speaking engagements in order
to keep enthusiasm at high levels
and keep the public informed about
how Habitat for Humanity works.
Paul Dyck, HFH HC chair, stated
“We have about 60 people here
today, all of whom played a part in
the past 19 months to get where we
are today. It's been an incredible
journey. And there are many others
who couldn’t be here today who also
played a part. The response from all
over the county has been
phenomenal and we thank everyone
for their contributions of time,
material and talent.”
Dyck introduced each person at
the picnic, calling them all VIPs,
including Morris and her children.
Rev. Alex McGillvery led local
clergy in blessing the house with’a
few readings and prayers
Glenn Hayter also introduced a
group of local financial advisors
from Dundee Wealth Management
who have combined their efforts to
become HFH HC's first gold level
sponsor. They have committed
$5,000 to the organization for each
of the next three years.
HFH HC expressed appreciation,
not only to those present, but to the
many, many others who have made
this house a reality. Completion of
the home is expected in November,
when Morris’s family will move in.
The house is located in Clinton
almost directly across from Tim
Horton’s on Highway 8. The exterior
walls are complete, and the roof
trusses have been set in place with
sheathing applied. The Kinsmen
Club of Clinton were among the
volunteers on Saturday.
A list of businesses, organizations,
faith groups, and others who have
contributed can be found on HFH
HC’s website at
www.habitathuroncounty.ca The site
contains a wide variety of
information on the group’s activities
and structure.
Habitat for Humanity is a non
profit, independent housing program
made up of local affiliates that are
locally managed. Habitat for
Humanity Huron County is entirely
operated by volunteers. Habitat
provides a “hand up. not a hand out"
by selling homes to qualified
families through “sweat equity” and
non-interest mortgages. Each local
chapter must meet the strict
guidelines of Habitat for Humanity
Canada. Started in 1976 in the
United States, Habitat for Humanity
now enjoys success in 87 countries
around the globe. Habitat came to
Canada in 1985 and thus far has built
over 600 homes.
Habitat for Humanity Huron
County can be Contacted at
www.habitathuroncounty.ca, or at
P.O. Box 68. Hensail, ON NOM
IXO. or a message can be left at our
office: 262-5222.
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