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Habitat Blog

Twin Home Dedications

1/7/2019

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​On Dec. 13, Habitat for Humanity La Crosse Area celebrated our first ever twin home dedications. In collaboration with Couleecap and the City of La Crosse, Habitat La Crosse built twin homes on the corner of 5th Avenue and Mississippi Street in La Crosse. Hosting these two dedications simultaneously is in following with how the families have built alongside each other throughout the process. 
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​​The Bright and Russell families were selected during the same application cycle. They also upheld the same work ethic in completing their required sweat equity hours and the same willingness to partner with Habitat La Crosse at every opportunity. They could be found in the ReStore, on a job site or at a special event almost any day while their homes were being completed. And they were definitely huge parts of having these homes completed as soon as they were. 

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​The children in these families were almost never missing at Habitat La Crosse events, bringing more fun along with them. Brenten, Jenna Bright’s son, even gave tours of his new home during a block party held in the fall. He also donated his own $10 to the All Hands In Capital Campaign at its launch party in October. All family members were involved in Habitat happenings in preparation for their move-ins.
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Unsurprisingly, both families completed their 350 sweat equity hours quite quickly. This way, we were able to dedicate their homes, and they were able to move in, just in time for the holidays. 

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The dedications were heart-warming, with Habitat La Crosse staff, board members and volunteers all present along with community members. Another Habitat family that lives in the area stopped by to give their congratulations. Another neighbor joined the celebration, but that’s not all. When our executive director opened the floor for comments, he spoke about how the neighborhood has changed for the better since Habitat La Crosse has been there.

“It’s been unbelievable the change that has happened…more kids, more lights, more homes. If you ever need anything, come down and say hello,” he said to the families.
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Everyone here at Habitat La Crosse has been thrilled to see the Bright and Russell families on their journey to these forever homes. Speaking about the impact Habitat has had on her life, Jenna Bright said, “Without them I don’t know where I would be. They give you the hope you need.” 

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