KENNEBUNK, MAINE – Crystal and Troy Holland of Alfred just received some great news about a new home for their family of six. The news is this year’s York County Habitat for Humanity’s “Builder’s Blitz” will both involve and benefit the Holland family in constructing their new home. The construction is set to begin on Saturday, May 31 in Alfred.
Habitat for Humanity of York County typically constructs one house each year. It enlists the active involvement of the family through “sweat equity” as well as corporate sponsors to help pay for the materials. This year’s blitz will be managed by Douston Construction and Patco Construction, along with 30 – 35 volunteers and numerous in-kind and cash contributions, including a cash contribution of $500 from Kennebunk Savings Bank.
The actual building will be done by a combination of volunteer labor and professional volunteers. Families like the Hollands are chosen for this Habitat program based on a number of criteria, including an evaluation that the family’s current shelter is substandard, unaffordable or overcrowded and that the family is willing to perform 400 hours of “sweat equity” work, among other requirements. According to Shawn Douston, President of Douston Construction, planning for this Alfred project has progressed well, “I am amazed at how involved and generous everyone has been.” Bill Darling, Kennebunk Savings’ VP and Residential Underwriting Manager agreed, saying, “It’s gratifying to see so many members of the building community come together to help out a local family.”
Most Habitat for Humanity chapters are run by local, independent boards, which initiate and manage all construction, mortgages, and homeowner selection. For more information, including ways in which you can help, please contact: www.habitatyorkcounty.org
About Habitat for Humanity:
Habitat for Humanity seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action. www.habitatyorkcounty.org
About Douston Construction:
Douston Construction of Arundel was established in 1985 and started building residential homes in 1988. Douston Construction Inc. maintains a strong commitment to quality, honesty, and integrity, while bringing projects in on time and within budget. They are bringing their expertise to the Habitat for Humanity Project. www.douston.com
About PATCO Construction:
PATCO Construction of Sanford has been a leader of new home builders in Maine, building quality new homes throughout Southern Maine and New Hampshire since 1980. www.patco.com
For more information contact:
Heather Harris
Community Relations Officer
Kennebunk Savings Bank
1-800-339-6573
