Habitats turns over keys to Adams Street house
NORWICH – Chenango County Habitat for Humanity officers and representatives, volunteers, friends and special guests gathered on Saturday for a dedication ceremony hosted by CCHH President Kathleen Benedict.
This house, at 7 Adams St., Norwich, is the third Habitat-completed house. It was constructed for and with James and Ainekisha Mutabiilwa, the partnering family, and is the result of over 5,000 volunteer hours from more than 186 people. James is known around Norwich for his work with the Chenango Tobacco-Free Coalition’s Youth Action project, and Kisha is employed by the NYS Veterans’ Home.
Mayor Joseph Maiurano spoke of the goals of Habitat which are in line with the goals Norwich City wants – better housing, safe neighborhoods, and people that are proud to live in this community. Before rewarding Habitat with a certificate, the mayor said that he changed the word “houses” to “homes” because of the big difference in meaning between the two. It was clear that the Mutabiilwas will be making this house their home, he said.
Linda E. Natoli, City Supervisor of Norwich Wards 4, 5 & 6, said, “This is what our community is all about, people helping people” and added, “We might not be a rich community, but we are a ‘can do’ community.” Natoli was part of the original ground breaking ceremony and explained that she was honored to be a part of the completion.
Everyone cheered as James and Kisha and their family celebrated the fruits of their labor. James tried to say a few words of thanks, but was rendered speechless. The house represented over two years of work, which included 350 hours of “sweat equity” invested by the Mutabiilwas themselves. They were given the keys to their new home, a Good News Bible from International Habitat, housewarming gift baskets from First Baptist Church of Norwich and Girl Scout Troop 212. They also received a quilt made with children’s artwork from Vacation Bible School.
Harold Johnson of Oxford said Habitat would be looking for volunteers once again as Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for its next house project located on Mill Street in Greene. The house, presently on the Greene property, suffered severe flood damage, so it will have to be demolished before any new construction can begin. If you would like to be a part of the next CCHH house construction, can contribute any time or materials, contact Marjory Clark at 764-8341.
For more information about CCHH, visit: habitat.chenango.org. Donations can be mailed to Marjory Clark at P.O. Box 68, Mt. Upton, NY 13809.
This house, at 7 Adams St., Norwich, is the third Habitat-completed house. It was constructed for and with James and Ainekisha Mutabiilwa, the partnering family, and is the result of over 5,000 volunteer hours from more than 186 people. James is known around Norwich for his work with the Chenango Tobacco-Free Coalition’s Youth Action project, and Kisha is employed by the NYS Veterans’ Home.
Mayor Joseph Maiurano spoke of the goals of Habitat which are in line with the goals Norwich City wants – better housing, safe neighborhoods, and people that are proud to live in this community. Before rewarding Habitat with a certificate, the mayor said that he changed the word “houses” to “homes” because of the big difference in meaning between the two. It was clear that the Mutabiilwas will be making this house their home, he said.
Linda E. Natoli, City Supervisor of Norwich Wards 4, 5 & 6, said, “This is what our community is all about, people helping people” and added, “We might not be a rich community, but we are a ‘can do’ community.” Natoli was part of the original ground breaking ceremony and explained that she was honored to be a part of the completion.
Everyone cheered as James and Kisha and their family celebrated the fruits of their labor. James tried to say a few words of thanks, but was rendered speechless. The house represented over two years of work, which included 350 hours of “sweat equity” invested by the Mutabiilwas themselves. They were given the keys to their new home, a Good News Bible from International Habitat, housewarming gift baskets from First Baptist Church of Norwich and Girl Scout Troop 212. They also received a quilt made with children’s artwork from Vacation Bible School.
Harold Johnson of Oxford said Habitat would be looking for volunteers once again as Chenango County Habitat for Humanity is gearing up for its next house project located on Mill Street in Greene. The house, presently on the Greene property, suffered severe flood damage, so it will have to be demolished before any new construction can begin. If you would like to be a part of the next CCHH house construction, can contribute any time or materials, contact Marjory Clark at 764-8341.
For more information about CCHH, visit: habitat.chenango.org. Donations can be mailed to Marjory Clark at P.O. Box 68, Mt. Upton, NY 13809.
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