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Marquita's Home is Dedicated

On Saturday, May 6, 2017 Marquita, Sakia, and Xavier celebrated along with over 50 members of the community as their home in Dillwyn was dedicated. Prayer, blessings, and glory to God were offered by three local pastors, the Reverends Mike Khol, Herbert Jones, and Billy Swan. Beautiful music was led by The Sunny Sides, including their changing the lyrics to a popular folk song to reflect the local Dillwyn home build. Special recognition was given to Chris Yates (chair of the Buckingham Build committee), Bill and Judy Kemp (longtime Habitat champions and volunteers), and Ralph Dunnavant (site supervisor in charge of the house construction).  The ceremony ended with Marquita and her children cutting the ribbon across their front door and then inviting all to tour their new home and enjoy refreshments.  The dedication program included an insert thanking over 120 individuals and organizations who played a role in this home, from donating financially to volunteering time, food, and materials.  This speaks to the heart of Habitat, a community coming together to work alongside the family in helping them realize their dream.  As the saying goes, "Habitat is not a hand-out, but a hand-up!"

Congratulations to Marquita!  She and her family worked well over 150 hours on their home, attended homeowner education classes, and stayed patiently joyful throughout the journey. 

This is home #33 in the 26 year history of the Farmville Area Habitat for Humanity (27 new builds, 5 rehabs, 1 repair).

This story was originally written in May, 2017.

 

Volunteers putting on siding

TOGETHER WE BUILD

  • Hampden-Sydney College

    Hampden-Sydney College

  • Walk2Campus
    Walk2Campus
  • EWFA
    EWFA
  • Edward Jones
    Edward Jones
  • SEC
    SEC
  • Luck Stone
    Luck Stone
  • Briery Presbyterian Church
  • White Rock Baptist Church
    White Rock Baptist Church
  • CRC
    CRC
  • Farmville Moose Lodge
    Farmville Moose Lodge
  • Nora Lancaster Garden Club
    Nora Lancaster Garden Club
  • Lowe's of Farmville
    Lowe's of Farmville
  • Rock Spring UMC
    Rock Spring UMC
  • Warehouse Church
    Warehouse Church
  • Cardinal Homes
    Cardinal Homes
  • Buggy Top
    Buggy Top
  • Charlotte County Lions Club
    Charlotte County Lions Club
  • SGM Randolph
    SGM Randolph
  • Carter
    Carter
  • Gantt
    Gantt
  • Harwood
    Harwood
  • Ebenezer Baptist Church
    Ebenezer Baptist Church
  • Full Life Fellowship Ministries
    Full Life Fellowship Ministries
  • New Hope Baptist Church
    New Hope Baptist Church
  • TJPDC
    TJPDC
  • Holy Cross
    Holy Cross
  • Wells Fargo Foundation
    Wells Fargo Foundation
  • Cumberland Presbyterian Church
    Cumberland Presbyterian Church
  • St. John Baptist Church
    St. John Baptist Church
  • Nelson 151
    Nelson 151
  • Spence Law
    Spence Law
  • Building Goodness Foundation
    Building Goodness Foundation
  • Weyanoke Garden Club
    Weyanoke Garden Club
  • Jersey Mike's
    Jersey Mike's
  • Dominion Energy
    Dominion Energy
  • East End
    East End
  • Macedonia Baptist Church
    Macedonia Baptist Church
  • Blackstone Woman's Club
    Blackstone Woman's Club
  • Hurt's Educational
    Hurt's Educational
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