Darlington County Habitat accelerates buiding

With a great deal of assistance, cooperation and energy the Darlington County Habitat for Humanity has become one of the more prolific home-builidng operations in the State.

There is recent newsletter talking about the how the Welsh Neck Baptist Church Association is going to take on the responsibility of finishing three homes that were begun this summer with a large team down from Maryland the a team from the Hartsville First Presbyterian Church, which has been one of the major church builders in HABITAT.

Have lost the graphics, but here is the copy of the Habitat newsletter:


Welsh Neck Baptist Assoc.
to Complete
Three Habitat Homes

The Darlington County Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce the adoption of 3 Habitat homes by the Welsh Neck Baptist Association, Hartsville. Church members from the 36 church association have agreed to complete the construction of all three Habitat homes on Heatley St. Completion of the homes will bring Darlington County Habitat’s total to 25 homes. Volunteers plan to work Thursdays and some Saturdays until all the homes are completed.

Mark Haenchen, Habitat Executive Director stated, “We are very excited about joining with the local Baptist Churches and having their help with these homes.”

Construction coordinator, Ray Graham, will be leading the project. “We have lots of excitement about working together to build a home. We plan on doing all the landscaping on a Saturday so all our youth can volunteer.” Over 50 volunteers are expected to participate during the construction.

Home Dedication Scheduled
DC Habitat will dedicate the next 3 homes to to the families of Sheila Bell, Larry DuBose, and Ronald and Betty Coe. The dedication service will be this Sunday, Nov. 7th @ 3PM. Follow this link for more details. This will bring our total to 21 Families served in Darlington County.
Meet Larry DuBose,
One of Habitat's Newest Homeowners.
For several years, Larry DuBose of Hartsville has been seeking indpendence and stability in his life. He believes he has found both in the Darlington Co. HFH Homeowners program.
DuBose, a retired welder, who was badly injured in an auto accident, was accepted into the program last July. His home will be dedicated this Sunday.
" I would like to become independent and not have to depend on anyone but Jesus." said DuBose. He plans to continue working with Habitat after he moves into his new home.
Walmart awards
$1,000 grant
DC Habitat is very grateful to the Hartsville Wal-Mart for awarding them a grant of $1,000. Did you know that one of our homeowners is an associate at Wal-Mart?
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