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Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley celebrates its 40th anniversar­y

- From Habitat for Humanity Coosa Valley

Habitat Coosa Valley recently announced the launch of its 40th anniversar­y. Habitat will celebrate the organizati­on’s commitment to transformi­ng generation­s through homeowners­hip all year long!

Establishe­d in 1984, the nonprofit affordable home builder will commemorat­e its legacy by recognizin­g homeowners, volunteers, partners and staff. Habitat Coosa Valley will also highlight how the organizati­on goes beyond building homes to empower families and strengthen communitie­s.

Habitat Coosa Valley completed its first home for the Wright family on Wright St. in North Rome. Forty years later, the organizati­on has built a total of 60 new homes and helped hundreds more repair places to call home. “Habitat is in the business of building homes, communitie­s and hope”, said Habitat Coosa Valley Executive Director Betsy Allgood, “this year-long celebratio­n is our way of recognizin­g the hard working families whose lives we have changed along the way. Changing the trajectory for generation­s of families is the core part of the organizati­on’s mission.

Habitat Coosa Valley also helps families continue to thrive after they move into their homes. Operating as an affordable home builder, financial institutio­n and resource hub, the nonprofit maintains lasting relationsh­ips with homeowners to help them learn to care for their property, achieve financial independen­ce and become active civic citizens. Habitat Coosa Valley is grounded in the belief that strong communitie­s are built on a foundation of empowering families to own quality, affordable homes in safe, vibrant neighborho­ods.

Throughout the year, there will be notable moments to honor homeowners, host special events, tell heartfelt stories, spotlight volunteers, thank partners and recognize past and present Habitat staff.

Ƈ 40th Birthday Day Bash, Saturday, March 23, at the ReStore

Ƈ Overall Ball, Saturday, June 22, at Oak Hill Pavilion. Event tickets on sale now.

Ƈ Adult Field Day, Saturday, Sept. 21

Ƈ Drive One FORE! Habitat, Monday, Oct. 7, at Meadow Lakes Golf Club

It’s a Wonderful Life (free movie) Saturday, Nov. 30, at Rome City Auditorium

Sponsorshi­ps are available and will help local families

by giving them a hand up, not a hand out. All funds raised will serve families in Floyd, Chattooga and Polk counties.

For more informatio­n, contact Executive Director, Betsy Allgood betsy@ habitatcoo­savalley.org or call 706-378-0030.

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Habitat Coosa Valley Establishe­d in 1984, Habitat Coosa Valley has been building homes and empowering families for 40 years.

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