Thursday afternoon was a dream come true for the Newman family after Door County Habitat for Humanity formally dedicated her home as the organization’s 49th. Habitat volunteers, officials, and other community members gathered in front of the house to welcome the Newman’s home after breaking ground on the project under much darker skies this spring. Despite the Newmans watching the house go from a hole in the ground to a 1200 square foot home, they still cannot believe this day has come.
Executive Director Lori Allen thanked the 35 volunteers for their over 3,100 hours of work on the home and to all their sponsors who helped make the 49th homebuild. She then asked the community to help ensure that number 50 becomes a reality.
In its 30 years, Door County Habitat for Humanity has impacted nearly 500 people, including 176 children, with its 49 homes built. Door County Habitat for Humanity hopes to partner with the Door County Housing Trust on a new home in Sister Bay next year.
