| First two Scott County Habitat for Humanity homes dedicated |
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Contact: Sharon Rolenc (MINNEAPOLIS, MN – October 17, 2006)—The first ever Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity (TCHFH) homes built in Scott County are near completion. Dedication ceremonies are set for Saturday, October 21 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. in the City of Savage. City and county community members were involved with the project at every level from the point of land acquisition to volunteering with home construction. Scott County Housing and Redevelopment Agency (HRA) donated the land to Habitat. Savage City Administrator Barry Stock, along with Savage Planning Commissioner Greg Lind and City Councilmember Jane Victory formed the Dan Patch Coalition to bring together individuals and organizations from the Savage area to help with the Habitat twin homes. “It was a nice opportunity for the city to do whatever we can to provide affordable housing opportunities for those who might not otherwise have that opportunity,” said Stock.
“We deeply value the many partnerships that made this first build in Scott County possible, from the local city and county officials, to Thrivent Builds and our many sponsors and supporters. This is truly a wonderful example of how when we work together, we make great things happen,” said Susan Haigh, president of TCHFH. Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity, an unprecedented four-year $105 million alliance between Minneapolis-based Thrivent Financial for Lutherans and Habitat for Humanity, is helping to fund the Savage homes. Thrivent Builds with Habitat for Humanity is a nationwide effort to create additional homeownership opportunities with low-income families. During the four-year alliance, Thrivent Financial will fund 70 percent of construction costs of up to 500 U.S. Habitat homes per year and more around the world. The Savage homes are an example of TCHFH’s commitment to build in all corners of the seven-county metro area that it serves, partnering with rapidly growing suburban communities in need developing affordable workforce housing. Building in the suburbs also gives families a variety of opportunities and access to communities they couldn’t otherwise afford. For homebuyer Fathia Good, a mother of three, her new Savage home is a dream come true. “This Habitat home really offers my family a chance for a better life. My kids will be able to attend good schools. We are so very excited to move in.” The families will move into their homes in time for the holiday season.
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