YORK, S.C. (CN2 NEWS) – Thanks to Habitat for Humanity of York County two sisters are living the American dream. Better yet, they’ll be neighbors!
The Douglas sisters accepted keys to their new homes on Pinckney Street in York where everyone in the family will have a place to grow and develop memories.
Habitat celebrated the homes with support from 16 area faith groups and more than 9 Beloved Community organizations.
The Catawba Regional Council of Governments donated the 80 Pinckney Street lot in memory of Robby Moody a faithful Habitat volunteer for many years.
The other house is located at 73 Pinckney Street. The two homes are just a stone’s throw from one another – allowing the sisters to live close to each other.
PRESS RELEASE:
Habitat for Humanity to Dedicate Two Affordable Homes in York
York County, SC – Habitat for Humanity of York County will celebrate the dedication of the Faith Build and Beloved Community builds with the Douglas Sisters and their families on Sunday, January 29 at 2:30PM at 80 and 73B Pinckney Street in York.
Financial and volunteer support for the Faith Build is thanks to 16 area faith groups. The partners are: Allison Creek Presbyterian Church, Elevation Church, Epiphany Lutheran Church, Episcopal Church of The Good Shepherd, First Presbyterian Church Rock Hill, Four Corners International Ministries, Grace Lutheran Church, Grace Presbyterian Church, Unity Presbyterian Church, Saint Philip Neri Catholic Church, St. John’s United Methodist Church, Lake Wylie Lutheran Church, Oakland Avenue Presbyterian Church, Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, First Baptist Church Fort Mill and Rock Hill Vineyard.
The Catawba Regional Council of Governments donated the 80 Pinckney Street lot in memory of Robby Moody. Robby was an employee of the Catawba Regional Council of Governments, served as the Construction Coordinator with Habitat for Humanity of York County for 5 years and remained a faithful Habitat volunteer for many years.
The Beloved Community Build partners include: Bank of America, Charlotte Mechanical, Concrete Supply, JM Cope, Publix Super Market Charities, Sunbelt Rentals, Noosa Pest Management, Haskell Hardware, P and TL and Southern Electric. Wells Fargo through the Wells Fargo Builds program also providing funding and volunteer support on both homes.
Habitat builds strength, stability, self-reliance, and shelter with families. We believe everyone deserves a decent and affordable place to call home. Habitat is looking for individuals, businesses, faith groups, civic and social organizations who will partner to meet the desperate need for homes that families can afford to live in here in York County.
About Habitat for Humanity of York County
Driven by the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity of York County was founded in 1988. To date, we have partnered with more than 330 families through new construction and home repair programs. Additionally, over 1,000 individuals have accessed financial literary education through our program services and the quality of life of hundreds more has been positively impacted through our community engagement and neighborhood revitalization work which seeks to enhance equitable development and opportunities for residents to thrive. This is all thanks to the thousands of selfless volunteers and generous donors who have contributed to our work. To learn more, visit www.yorkcountyhabitat.org
