The 29th home built by Habitat for Humanity in
Washington and Dodge Counties was dedicated last Saturday. One
half of an energy efficient ranch style two family home, the house was made
possible by the efforts of dozens of volunteers and the generous support of
numerous partners and sponsors that provided labor, materials, appliances and
financial support for the project. The
other half is nearing completion, its dedication to follow in the upcoming
months.
Flanked by friends, relatives, volunteers and Habitat staff,
Alyssa and Analiesa Thimmesch took possession of their new residence in
Jackson, WI during a brief ceremony held in the home’s basement. At the conclusion of the ceremony, Alyssa was
presented a series of symbolic gifts, among them:
- A bible that represents God’s spirit at work.
- Hand-made quilts representing the warmth of the community, which supported the project and to which Alyssa was welcomed.
- A door knocker to remind her to welcome others.
- Home care products as a reminder of the integral component of personal responsibility in this process from generating the initial down payment, development of financial and home maintenance skills, participation in the actual construction process and ongoing care and upkeep of the home, to the commitment to repayment of the home’s financing and the obligation to pay it forward through volunteering and partnering with Habitat on other home projects.
- The keys to the home, a symbol of hope for a better future for her and her daughter.
Russ Wanta, Executive Director for the Habitat for Humanity
of Washington and Dodge County affiliate, expressed gratitude for the gracious
donors and selfless volunteers that generously donated their time, talents and
resources to make this home a reality.
En behalf of everyone involved in this project, I would like
to say, “welcome home Alyssa and Analiesa.”
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