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  Habitat for Humanity.


Check out SHH's Spring 2008 Newsletter -


For Habitat, a 'hands-on investment' - Volunteers gather in Sandtown for annual summer building week

By Lynn Anderson Sun reporter

A paintbrush in her hand, Winifred Wilson prepared to add another coat of cream-colored paint to the door before her. As brush met wood, she recalled how her family once turned an apartment building into a single-family home. "I'm one of 10 kids," said Wilson, who today is deputy secretary of programs for the Maryland Department of Human Resources. "My father knocked down the walls and then we painted the whole house," she recalled as she worked on the door, which will be hung in a West Baltimore rowhouse completely renovated by volunteers...   (if the article is no longer available, click here).


A Hometown Huddle for a Katrina Family
by Lynette Locke, Baltimore Times

Everyone working together. That's a simple statement with tremendous meaning. And that's exactly what happened to bring about a miracle for the Katrina displaced Duplessis family. After the loss of everything that they owned, and at the mercy of federal and local agencies, overwhelmed by the magnitude of the catastrophe left by the hurricane, the Duplessis family put their lives in God's hands.

Helen Duplessis says that she stepped out on faith and the Lord led her to Baltimore. With husband and wife, Reynoud and Helen Duplessis at the lead, this family of six children left a ravaged New Orleans. But, they didn't choose Baltimore; Baltimore chose them. The Duplessis family ended up in the city because of a statement overheard from a volunteer. That person, Scott Adams from the Greater Gesthamene Church, was working in New Orleans with the victims. He simply said to them, “come to Baltimore,” said Mrs Duplessis. They had no family or friends here, even though now they count a host of community as friends; and they left New Orleans at 3 o'clock in the morning on faith headed to Baltimore...  (if the article is no longer available, click here).
 

Ravens lend wing to family displaced by Katrina
David Carey, The Examiner
Sep 13, 2006

BALTIMORE - The Baltimore Ravens are working in conjunction with the Sandtown Habitat for Humanity to provide a home for a family displaced by Hurricane Katrina.

On Tuesday, players and cheerleaders showed up to the 1400 block of Fulton Street to lend support and get a little dirty.

Before going into the house to lay bricks, defensive backs Evan Oglesby and Corey Ivy signed autographs for neighbors and talked football with young fans on the street. “It’s an opportunity to come out in the community,” Oglesby said. “I found out what this house is for, and I wanted to be a part of it.”...  (if the article is no longer available, click here).


  House Dedications
 

Upcoming Dedications:
Stay tuned to this section for news about upcoming dedications. There's always a big celebration when a new homeowner gets the keys for their new home.
 
705 Baker Street
When: May 3 at TBD
Homeowner: William Holliday
Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Habitat Campus Chapter


Recent Dedications:
Take a look at some of the homes we've just completed. Click on an address to the right to view photos and information about the new homeowner and the house sponsor.



 



1554 N. Fulton Avenue
  
 - Dedicated on 04/25/2008

1415 N. Fulton Avenue
   
- Dedicated on 04/25/2008

1317 Presstman Street
   
- Dedicated on 12/15/2007

1343 N. Fulton Avenue
   
- Dedicated on 12/15/2007

705 Cumberland Street
   
- Dedicated on 12/08/2007

1367 N. Gilmor Street
   
- Dedicated on 12/08/2007

1418 N Fulton Avenue
   
- Dedicated on 12/01/2007

713 Baker Street
   
- Dedicated on 12/01/2007

1339 N Fulton Avenue
   
- Dedicated on 10/09/2007

Summer Building Week Dedications (2)
    - Dedicated on 6/29/2007

1432 Presstman Street
    - Dedicated on 5/5/2007

1815 Presstman Street
   
- Dedicated on 4/28/2007

1813 Presstman Street
    - Dedicated on 4/28/2007

1548 N. Fulton Avenue
  
 - Dedicated on 4/14/2007

703 Baker Street
  
 - Dedicated on 3/17/2007

711 Baker Street
  
 - Dedicated on 3/9/2007



Dedication Archives:
Here you'll find photos and information on homes completed from years past. This section is still being compiled, so check back often.
 
 
2006
2005
 
 

 

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Sandtown Habitat for Humanity
1300 N. Fulton Avenue Baltimore, MD 21217
Phone: 410.669.3309
Fax: 410.523.3015

   
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