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Family moves into Habitat The empty lot at 176 Lake Street has been replaced
with a raised four-bedroom bungalow for the family of six to call its
own. The project is the first house-building endeavor of the Habitat
for Humanity Peterborough
and District chapter, which became an affiliate of the Canadian organization
in September 2002. Chair of the local board of directors, Ken Moffatt, says the project was a success. "We're very pleased with the way this first build has gone," says Ken in a telephone interview. "We're also tremendously grateful for all of the more than 150 volunteers who worked on the site. With all of the help we received, we completed a month ahead of what we originally thought." The chosen family contributed 500 hours of 'sweat equity' into the project, one of Habitat for Humanity's requirements. Habitat holds a 20-year interest-free mortgage. The roster of volunteers, some skilled labourers and others eager to learn, have pitched in since construction began July 18. Ken says there were also many volunteers behind the scenes who provided food and assisted in other ways. Two major corporate sponsors in Peterborough, Pepsi
QTG and General Electric, collectively donated $80,000 towards the
project. The City
has absorbed some of the expenses, including the cost of a building
permit and developer fee, says Ken. Other business owners provided
services
at cost or Ken says the community response was fantastic. "I kind of thought it would catch the imagination of a number of people. I wasn't entirely surprised but of course, I was greatly gratified." The next step for Habitat for Humanity Peterborough and District is evaluating the project and reviewing the year since it became incorporated. At the same time, the group is looking to obtain property so it can build two more houses next year. Approximately 30 local families have applied to the organization forhousing. |
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