When it came time a couple weeks later to raise the walls on the home the rain delayed our work, but our spirits weren’t dampened. Huddled together with volunteers, we blessed the work that was about to take place, and read aloud a proclamation from Governor Rickets celebrating our milestone build in conjunction with Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial. We were excited to see so many friendly faces throughout the build process who wanted to celebrate and honor building our 150th home, including Home Builders Association of Lincoln; which raised extra funds in honor of Build #150. And Lincoln Modern Quilters who made a beautiful quilt celebrating Nebraska’s Sesquicentennial and raffled the quilt to raise money in honor of Build #150. Build #150 brought on many new partners including: White Castle Roofing, Sentry Electric, Husker Electric Supply, Crescent Electric Supply, 3E Electric Supply, Comforttechs Heating & Cooling, and Window Option Specialists; all who donated in-kind materials and labor making this build one-of-a-kind. A few months later, on a beautiful, sunny August morning, we all gathered one last time; this time to thank God for our blessings and to ask for this new house to become a place of safety and love for Claudia and her family. Volunteers, subcontractors, donors, board members, friends, and neighbors rejoiced in the moment when Claudia was handed the keys to her new HOME. The need for affordable housing in our community continues to grow, and so does our resolve to respond to this challenge. But we can’t do it alone. Your contributions help to purchase the necessary materials for a Habitat homeowner like Claudia to build their dream of home-ownership. Your gift creates life-changing outcomes.
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