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69th Habitat House dedicated in Huntington
The AdkinsÕ family prepare to view their new home during the Huntington Area Habitat for HumanityÕs 69th House dedication ceremony Friday on Olive Street in Huntington.
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HUNTINGTON -- Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 69th home Friday morning at 134 Olive Street.
The home was completed with the help of 13 area financial institutions, which contributed volunteer hours and financial resources to the project. Throughout the process, it was affectionately known as the Bankers' and Brokers' Build, said Teddy Kluemper III, director of development and communications.
This the second home in the past four years that area banks and brokerage firms have contributed both financial and volunteer support to help construct a Habitat house. Participants in this year's build included BB&T, City National Bank, Fifth Third Bank, First Sentry Bank, First State Bank, Guaranty Bank and Trust, Hilliard Lyons, Huntington Federal Savings Bank, Huntington National Bank, Merrill Lynch, Ohio Valley Bank, People's Bank and United Bank.
"The continued commitment of these financial institutions to this community is simply amazing," Kluemper said. "They truly believe in building stronger communities and improving neighborhoods, and I cannot think of a better example than helping build this house."
For more information on getting involved with Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity, call 304-523-4822 or visit www.huntingtonareahabitat.org. Huntington Area Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian ministry, whose mission is to partner with qualified families in need and provide them the opportunity for safe, decent, affordable housing.
