Special Groundbreaking Ceremony at 8:00 a.m., 2122 N. Englewood

Tyler mayor Barbara Bass will be the special guest speaker and participate in the ground breaking ceremony at the Women's Build Habitat house Saturday, April 25, 2009 beginning at 8:00 a.m.  The ceremony will be held at the jobsite located at 2122 N. Englewood.

I am so pleased to have the opportunity to be involved with Habitat for Humanity here in Tyler, They place an important role in growing home ownership right here in our community

The Women's Build Habitat home will be built by volunteer women's groups from the Tyler Area.  During the 12-week period of home construction, more than 200 volunteers will help build the house.

"We are thankful for the sponsorship for this home by Home Interiors and Gifts," said Brad Spradlin, Habitat Director of Development.  "Their benevolence is a result of the hard work of their employees and sales associates not only in the East Texas Area but nationwide."

Habitat for Humanity provides low cost homes to those in need.  All homeowners must meet credit and other qualifications; participate in construction to provide "sweat equity" as a down payment; plus commit to fulfilling the terms of their no interest mortgage.  Habitat for Humanity of Smith County has provided shelter to over 80 homes serving more then 92 adults and 176 children.  For information on volunteering or supporting Habitat for Humanity call 903.595.6630.  The Habitat office and ReStore, a discount home improvement center is located at 822 W. Front, Tyler.