Habitat for Humanity helps local woman realize dream

GLVAR donates $100,000 toward new Henderson home

Most homeowners are lucky to have a few friends and family on hand when they move into a new house.

When first-time homeowner Marian Galinato received the keys to her new house in Henderson recently, she had a welcoming party she’ll never forget. Participants in the occasion included Henderson Mayor Andy Hafen, volunteers and leaders from Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas, and the Greater Las Vegas Association of Realtors.

GLVAR President Scott Beaudry had the honor of presenting Galinato with the keys to her hard-earned new home before a large group of friends, local dignitaries and well-wishers helped her cut the ceremonial red ribbon, welcoming the local hotel worker into the home she had a hand in building.

“Realtors are all about community,” Beaudry said. “To be able to help someone like Marian realize the American dream of homeownership is really rewarding and an amazing opportunity to contribute to our community.”

Galinato thanked everyone who helped her build her Habitat home and expressed gratitude for their support.

The GLVAR contributed to the project in February when it donated $100,000 to Habitat for Humanity Las Vegas to sponsor construction of the home on Ward Drive that Galinato began occupying in late September. GLVAR’s donation purchased the building materials, and Habitat and hundreds of volunteers supplied the muscle and construction expertise.

During the six-month construction of the one-story, three-bedroom house, dozens of GLVAR members volunteered a combined total of more than 250 hours, from hammering nails and framing walls, painting, landscaping and more. It’s the 13th Habitat for Humanity home GLVAR