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A family that moved from apartment to apartment over the years has found a permanent place to settle in at.
Last month, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County handed over the keys for a new home on Sheldon Avenue in Bristol Township’s Newportville section to Sun and her five children.
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Over the years, the family had to split up for periods of times so each could have a room to sleep in.
While searching for a more stable living situation, Sun discovered Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s home ownership program.
The Sheldon Avenue home was gutted to the studs and rebuilt, including Sun’s hands-on efforts to rebuild her family’s future home.
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“This experience with Habitat is very special and our full family is just overwhelmed. We’re not even sure thank you if the correct word for all of this,” Sun said.
She said she will remember every single person who helped build the home.
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Karl Schmidt, the president of the nonprofit’s board, commended the family for their efforts to help get the home ready.
“Just like each and every Habitat home, it’s only possible because the support and dedication of so many people,” Executive Director Florence Kawoczka said.
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The home was rehabilitated with support from DOW, PECO, and Wells Fargo. Bucks County also designated U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOME program funds to support the construction.
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“There’s already a lot of love that’s gone into this property,” Bucks County Commissioner Bob Harvie said. “Now with your family moving in, you’re bringing even more love into the home and into the neighborhood.”
Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick presented the family a flag that flew over the U.S. Capitol.
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“We are committed to playing an active role in helping to strengthen and support the communities where we live and work. Through our longstanding partnership with Habitat, and the meaningful work they undertake, we are able to be a part of ensuring that our neighbors have the ability to thrive and be at their best,” said Justin Land, program officer for global citizenship at Dow.
Volunteers gave 945 hours of service to complete the home, which is the 122nd dwelling finished by Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County.
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