Habitat for Humanity completes Nelson home
Renette Nelson with her two sons, Charlesson and Alex, and Mike Campbell.
BOYNTON BEACH — Renette Nelson and her two sons were all smiles as they celebrated the completion of their new home on August 9. Since December of 2007 Renette has worked hundreds of hours on seven Habitat for Humanity homes, including her own. She has also attended ten Family Support Workshops that addressed topics such as financial literacy, cleanliness and home maintenance, preventative health care, effective parenting, hurricane preparation and energy conservation, and more.
Her ceremony started with live music sung by Mark Lewis, who was recognized by Mike Campbell for donating his time and entertainment. Pastor Marc Kulczycky of the Church of All Nations led much of the ceremony.
Robin Williams, who is Renette’s Family Support Partner, presented the keys to the new homeowner. The Family Support Partner program enables Habitat for Humanity families to foster partnerships, instill pride in homeownership, and develop skills and knowledge of home construction and proper home maintenance.
Special thanks to all of the Pro Bono Contributors: All Point Screw, Bolt & Specialty Co.; Classic Cultured Marble; Deerfield Builders Supply; Dixie Blueprint Service, Inc.; Ferguson Enterprises; Gen-Energy/K&P Mechanical Solutions; Habitat ReStore; Kevin Holler; K-Rain, Inc.; Professional Supply Co.; Square D; Sunflower Landscaping & Maintenance; and Whirlpool Home Appliance.
The “roof will be raised” on the next Habitat for Humanity home on Saturday, September 12 for Levi and Cynthia Gregg in Boynton Beach. Barbara Perino has been assigned as their Family Support Partner. The public is invited to attend and can find more information on the Habitat website.
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County was incorporated as a nonprofit organization in 1991 and supports the communities of Boca Raton, Boynton Beach and Delray Beach. The Habitat for Humanity process goes back to the traditional values of reward through effort. Each partner family is required to invest 500 hours of their own time in the construction of Habitat homes with the majority of hours being invested in their own home.
They must then pay back the actual cost of the home through a non-interest bearing mortgage, with monthly payments of principal, taxes, and insurance. This system has the effect of building self-esteem in the partner families, which benefits the individual family and the community as a whole. On almost any given Thursday, Friday, Saturday or Sunday, volunteers are invited to work on a house in the community.
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County also operates its ReStore at 272 S. Dixie Highway in Boca Raton. The store provides a source of funding to build more Habitat homes in our area and offers volunteer opportunities as well. The Habitat ReStore sells new and used home-related items and building materials at generous discounts to the public. The merchandise at this store specializes in building materials and supplies, cabinets and major appliances.
Barbara Perino, Diane DeChello, Renette Nelson, and Judy Ijams.
