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Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio Hosts Military Groups On Its Construction Crews
More than 60 military personnel have spent the last two days helping Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio build simple, decent and affordable homes in partnership with families in need.
The groups are participating in the organization’s Military Appreciation Week, which runs through Saturday.
“This couldn’t have come at a better time for us,” said Sarah Arredondo, volunteer coordinator for the organization. “Our numbers of volunteers are down during the week because of the heat. It is terrific that these groups and individuals have come out to help us keep our build schedule on time. They are already serving their country and many of them are giving up their free time to come out and lend a hand.”
Arredondo explained that more than 25 more military groups and a number of individuals are scheduled to man the construction crews the rest of the week. HFHSA is currently building in its newest subdivision, Coleman Ridge. There are eight homes under construction, with 24 planned by year’s end.
“We couldn’t do what we do without our volunteers and the support we get from the military is amazing,” she said, explaining that on Friday and Saturday alone HFHSA will host more than 440 Military volunteers.
For information on volunteering, call HFHSA at 210-223-5203.
Directions: Old Pearsall Road and Loop 410; from downtown San Antonio, take 35 South (toward Laredo) to 410 North; take Exit #2 (Old Pearsall Road); turn Left and go under bridge; turn Right on Excellence Drive; follow the parking signs.
About Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio: Habitat for Humanity of San Antonio is an ecumenical, Christian organization working with families in need to build simple, decent and affordable homes without interest or profit. Habitat families are required to put in a minimum of 300 hours of “sweat equity,” meaning they help build their own home, the homes of their neighbors and they attend home ownership education classes. In turn, they purchase their homes on a 0% interest, 20-year mortgage. Their payments average about $400 a month, or about half the fair market rent for a two-bedroom apartment in the city. HFHSA plans to build 55 homes in 2011. HFHSA was founded in 1976 as the first U.S. affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. The organization has built 713 homes in its 35-year history.