Members of Habitat for Humanity’s Building Kindness program Sept. 28 renovated a dilapidated house on Highway 84/285 for a gentleman who lacked homeowner’s insurance and the physical ability to perform the repairs himself.
Building Kindness Director and construction supervisor David Canfield said the man’s home had been badly damaged in a fire in May.
“The roof was totally burned out,” Canfield said.
The renovation project included restoring the roof as well as insulating the ceiling to keep the house heated more efficiently during colder winter months.
Canfield said the homeowner had built the house himself years ago, but the man has been dealing with physical limitations due to a motorcycle accident six years ago.
“He has been without electricity, water and gas since the fire,” Canfield said.
For Canfield, working with Habitat for Humanity, restoring rundown houses and creating warm homes, is gratifying and spiritually nurturing.
“It’s great to be able to help people that really need it,” he said. “This is very fulfilling. One of the best things about the job is meeting all the people who need the repairs, and who appreciate all the help so much.”
Canfield said he also enjoys the camaraderie he feels working alongside other community members who are also there to give back.
“It’s great to work with the volunteers,” he said. “They are very happy to be here and very happy to help.”
Habitat for Humanity has had a significant impact when it comes to rebuilding some of the most rundown sites in America.
“It’s a great organization,” he said. “(It’s) a worthwhile goal they have to provide housing.”
Canfield said Habitat is in need of volunteers to help with rebuild projects all over Rio Arriba County.
“We have plenty of people in need of repairs, as you can imagine,” Canfield said. “In fact, we’re backed up about four months.”
To apply for home repair assistance through Habitat for Humanity’s Building Kindness program, visit the Habitat office at 726 N. Riverside Drive or call (505) 747-2690. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To register as a volunteer, visit the Habitat office or email Buildingkindness@habitatevla.org. Volunteers may register as individuals or as part of a civic or religious group.
Members of Habitat for Humanity’s Building Kindness program Sept. 28 renovated a dilapidated house on Highway 84/285 for a gentleman who lacked homeowner’s insurance and the physical ability to perform the repairs himself.
Building Kindness Director and construction supervisor David Canfield said the man’s home had been badly damaged in a fire in May.
“The roof was totally burned out,” Canfield said.
The renovation project included restoring the roof as well as insulating the ceiling to keep the house heated more efficiently during colder winter months.
Canfield said the homeowner had built the house himself years ago, but the man has been dealing with physical limitations due to a motorcycle accident six years ago.
“He has been without electricity, water and gas since the fire,” Canfield said.
For Canfield, working with Habitat for Humanity, restoring rundown houses and creating warm homes, is gratifying and spiritually nurturing.
“It’s great to be able to help people that really need it,” he said. “This is very fulfilling. One of the best things about the job is meeting all the people who need the repairs, and who appreciate all the help so much.”
Canfield said he also enjoys the camaraderie he feels working alongside other community members who are also there to give back.
“It’s great to work with the volunteers,” he said. “They are very happy to be here and very happy to help.”
Habitat for Humanity has had a significant impact when it comes to rebuilding some of the most rundown sites in America.
“It’s a great organization,” he said. “(It’s) a worthwhile goal they have to provide housing.”
Canfield said Habitat is in need of volunteers to help with rebuild projects all over Rio Arriba County.
“We have plenty of people in need of repairs, as you can imagine,” Canfield said. “In fact, we’re backed up about four months.”
To apply for home repair assistance through Habitat for Humanity’s Building Kindness program, visit the Habitat office at 726 N. Riverside Drive or call (505) 747-2690. Office hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
To register as a volunteer, visit the Habitat office or email Buildingkindness@habitatevla.org. Volunteers may register as individuals or as part of a civic or religious group.