By Bill O'Neil
A major milestone will be marked this weekend by Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio--which is set to dedicate it's 800th home.
The dedication will come as work concludes in Habitat's latest community.
"We'll be dedicating nine homes, which is the remainder of the homes in this area where we're building a total of fourteen in an area called Morningstar Terrace" said Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio's Vice-President Stepahanie Wiese. She told 550 KTSA News home ownerhsip has made a huge impact in so many lives.
"It makes a difference when the families are young, and they have young children--and they're tring to provide stability to them. It gives kids a safe place to play, to grow, to do their homework" Wiese said, adding older couples can also feel secure--knowing they are in their home for life.
In fact, Wiese said the vast majority of families who have received Habitat homes are still living in them.
"The fact that they came out, did sweat-equity hours. They actually spend at least 300 hours working on their own homes, working on their neighbors homes" Wiese said.
While we have hear of some financial difficulties at Habitat chapters around the country, Wiese said local support for the organization remains very strong.
"San Antonio has continued to be very supportive of us. We work with about 17-thousand volunteers a year in San Antonio alone" Wiese said.
The group is hoping to build 57 homes in San Antonio this year.
The dedication will come as work concludes in Habitat's latest community.
"We'll be dedicating nine homes, which is the remainder of the homes in this area where we're building a total of fourteen in an area called Morningstar Terrace" said Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio's Vice-President Stepahanie Wiese. She told 550 KTSA News home ownerhsip has made a huge impact in so many lives."It makes a difference when the families are young, and they have young children--and they're tring to provide stability to them. It gives kids a safe place to play, to grow, to do their homework" Wiese said, adding older couples can also feel secure--knowing they are in their home for life.
In fact, Wiese said the vast majority of families who have received Habitat homes are still living in them.
"The fact that they came out, did sweat-equity hours. They actually spend at least 300 hours working on their own homes, working on their neighbors homes" Wiese said.
While we have hear of some financial difficulties at Habitat chapters around the country, Wiese said local support for the organization remains very strong.
"San Antonio has continued to be very supportive of us. We work with about 17-thousand volunteers a year in San Antonio alone" Wiese said.
The group is hoping to build 57 homes in San Antonio this year.
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