THIS OLD HOUSE
At 605 Dinwiddie Street stood an old turn of the 20th century house in need of major renovations. “This old house” was donated to GLHFH to be used in support of the Habitat for Humanity mission. The Rivermont Area Churches, a collaboration of congregations in the lower Rivermont area, agreed to sponsor the Dinwiddie renovations and provide volunteer labor. After this house sold on the open market, the proceeds were to be used to fund a Habitat for Humanity house.

Each church gave as they could to provide funding, volunteer labor, food, or prayer in a model of equal sacrifice. Renovations began on the Day of Difference in May 2008, and “this old house” was dedicated at the next year’s Day of Difference celebration. Church volunteers worked alongside the Midweek and Saturday crews, encountering both challenges and blessings.

One of the largest blessings came to the family that immediately bought the old home. A story best told by Dinwiddie homeowner Jeff Wilder:

“I have cerebral palsy; so I needed a bedroom, bathroom, and laundry room on the first floor, and my wife needed a new dust and mold free house. What a God thing! He knew what we needed and through seven churches, Habitat for Humanity, countless volunteers and much prayer, boy did he provide! Where could you possibly find an old ‘new’ house with everything you need on the first floor? Why, at 605 Dinwiddie Street, of course!” (Sincerely, Jeff Wilder)

Sierra is excited about choosing the lot for her new house.

Construction began at the GLHFH offices on February 27 and then moved to the site on March 6. Please check back soon for a link to the blog that Project Coordinator Charlie Wilson is keeping of the 1613 Monsview Place project.

THIS NEW HOUSE
GLHFH sold an old “new” home and began plans for construction of a new Habitat home, sponsored by the Rivermont Area Churches. “This new house” is being built at 1613 Monsview Place for partner family Sierra Cash and her two-year-old son, Quadir. Both are excited about watching their dreams come true. Sierra is excited to have a place of her own, someplace for Quadir to play safely and grow up well.

Thank you to the Rivermont Area Churches for answering Sierra’s prayers!

C Street Baptist Church
Centenary United Methodist Church
Fellowship Church of Christ
Mt Carmel Baptist Church
Rivermont Avenue Baptist Church
Rivermont Baptist Church
Rivermont Evangelical Presbyterian Church

These seven churches worked diligently throughout the spring. From foundation to framing, from roofing to siding, from dirt pile to beautiful new home, this process took four months. A team of dedicated volunteers worked alongside Sierra and GLHFH staff through the whole process.

The house is now almost complete! Please join us on June 26 at noon to dedicate this house and join with Sierra in celebration of her new home!