From HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF WOOD COUNTY
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County hosted a dedication ceremony Friday Nov. 6 for a home in Northwood.
Efforts to remodel the home began in the spring as part of a Lowe’s Women Build event for future homeowner, Chelsea Hart and her daughter, Kinsley. Chelsea continued to complete her sweat equity hours, including attending homeowner education classes, over the summer and worked with Habitat to finish the work on the home.
During the dedication ceremony opening remarks were given by Mark Ohashi, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Wood County. Volunteer, Larry Swaisgood provided remarks on behalf of the volunteers who worked on the home and presented gifts to future homeowner Chelsea Hart. Jim Willey from Athens Missionary Baptist Church provided a Dedication Prayer for the home.
Chelsea shared, “Because of Habitat I am able to provide my daughter with a beautiful home that will be filled with lots of love and memories through the years.”
The ceremony concluded with Chelsea and her daughter, Kinsley cutting a ribbon signifying the entry into their new home.
“These Dedication ceremonies are a reminder of how God provides. He provided for Chelsea and he continues to provide for our mission to help individuals and families in Wood County obtain decent and affordable housing.”
For those interested in learning more about the program, call 419-353-5430 or go online at wchabitat.org.
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About Habitat for Humanity of Wood County
Habitat for Humanity of Wood County partners with people in Wood County, Ohio and all over the world to help them build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Since its inception, Habitat for Humanity of Wood County has built 40 homes.
For more information, visit wchabitat.org.
