Dedications are one of the special pieces of Habitat's program. They help show the impact stable, affordable housing has on families that partner with us. They also give the opportunity to bring a community together to celebrate and "send the family off to success beyond their dreams," as Board Member Dan Shapiro wished one of the celebrated families this past week.
This story began with a member of the Maple Grove community deciding to donate land and say "yes, in my backyard" to Twin Cities Habitat and the partner family that worked so hard to buy their home.
After countless teams of volunteers, two AmeriCorps members, and one awesome Rhonda (the site supervisor) worked on the home with Annie, Jean, and their family - the home was finished and ready to be bought!
Then came the day we all wait for in the process of home purchases here at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity - the home dedication.
Last Thursday, Twin Cities Habitat dedicated the home of the newest Habitat Homeowners, Ying and Kou. It was a gorgeous evening with many smiling faces, not to mention a house full of amazing volunteers and adorable kids.
On Monday, August 27, Twin Cities Habitat celebrated five families who purchased homes on the open market through Habitat's Homeownership Program. The families gathered to share their stories with each other and Habitat staff.
On Thursday, July 19, Twin Cities Habitat celebrated two Habitat Homeowners in a house filled with family, friends, and Habitat supporters.
Meet Scott Nelsen. A man of many talents, a world traveler, and a long time Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity volunteer.
The past two weeks were filled with food, family, friends, and coloring as Twin Cities Habitat supporters celebrated over ten partnering families starting a new and exciting chapter of homeownership.
Guest Blog by Molly Sina
“We love to do this. There is nothing better in the world than welcoming you into your new home," said Karin O’Connor, a member of the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity Dedications Committee.
Guest Blog by Molly Sina
Love and joy multiply. This is well-known in the Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity community. And there isn’t a better way to observe and experience this than at our home dedication ceremonies.