Door County Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Lori Allen warned the crowd ahead of her groundbreaking day speech on Wednesday that she might get a little emotional.
About a year ago, the organization, faced with a shortage of funds following emergency repairs to its ReStore and a lack of a partner family, opted not to build in 2024. Instead, the organization focused its efforts on community repair projects and assisting the Door County Housing Partnership with their build in Sister Bay. Allen was proud to have the community's support through its hiatus and excited to get back to work on home #50.
Bridget and Dean Ferron, Door County Habitat for Humanity's 50th partner family, are patiently awaiting their new home. They had two of their young daughters in tow for the festivities, which included a prayer from Door County Habitat for Humanity Treasurer Michelle Sternard and comments from Habitat for Humanity Wisconsin CEO Peter Lewandowski. Bridget was moved by the more than two dozen community members who attended the ceremony, adding that she is looking forward to making memories with their family's home from start to finish.
You can lend a hand to ensure the success of Door County Habitat for Humanity's 50th home build by volunteering to help build the home or by providing the volunteers with snacks and meals. Door County Habitat for Humanity hopes to complete the home this fall.
