Patuxent Habitat for Humanity celebrated its first ribbon cutting of 2011 on Jan. 8 in Prince Frederick. The home, referred to as the Apostles Build, was sponsored by several Calvert County churches and businesses. It was completed in record time, thanks to many volunteer hours.
Patuxent Habitat for Humanity is a seven-year-old nonprofit organization whose purpose is to build affordable homes for working families in St. Mary’s and Calvert counties. Sponsors, primarily local businesses and individuals with a stake in the community, provide funding and volunteers for specific home builds. Each home costs about $110,000 to build and the families who are selected to live there are required to participate in the build.
For more information on sponsorship or to volunteer, call (301) 863-6227 or (410) 326-9050. Visit the web site at www.patuxenthabitat.org.
