Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland had 15 additional volunteers during spring break when students from Minnesota State University Mankato came to town to lend a hand. The students were participating in an alternative spring break project which included giving back to a community in need.
They worked in tornado affected areas as well as on a Habitat for Humanity home. The students also visited Patriot Paws in Rockwall Wednesday afternoon and helped serve a meal to the homeless with the Matthew 25:40 Project Thursday night.
They stayed at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church and Father JD Brown organized meals for them. Cots were borrowed from Mike Bencheck at the Matthew 25:40 Project and Pastor Bob Couch at First Baptist Church in Garland arranged for the students to use the showers at the McDonald Activ
ity Center all week.
“We are thrilled that these organizations have come together to help these students have a meaningful spring break experience,” said Beth Leos, director of development for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Garland.
GAHFH brings volunteers and resources together with families in need to build simple, decent, affordable homes in Garland Rowlett and Sachse. Habitat homes are sold at no profit and mortgaged through zero-interest loans. We build 3-5 homes each year. The types of homes are: new construction on vacant lots and completion of “School Houses” started by Garland ISD Building Trades.
About Garland Area Habitat for Humanity: GAHFH is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We partner with local individuals and organizations to provide safe, affordable, energy-efficient homes for low-income families in the Greater Garland area. We are the only Habitat affiliate building homes in Garland. The office is located at 1110 Main Street in Garland. Office hours are 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, closed most holidays.
Visit the ReStore at 2360 Crist Road, Suite 700 in Garland. New arrivals daily, proceeds help build homes. For more information call 972-495-2400, or go to www.garlandhabitatrestore.org.
Donation of volunteer time, financial support or gently used/new items for the ReStore helps GAHFH help more families.