By Gary Lloyd
Ten families received keys to their new homes at Thursday’s Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity Eighth Annual Home Builders Blitz in the Winchester Hills subdivision in Clay.
Each family was presented with a Bible, frame with photos and a key.
“There are just not any words to express how I feel,” Betty Brown said after receiving her key.
Beryl Bass, who is moving from Midfield, kept her words short, so as not to cry.
Keitha Burpo (sitting), Patricia Burpo (holding keys), Terry and Brandon receive the key to their new home Thursday.
photo by Gary Lloyd
“This has been so totally awesome,” she said.
Each of the 10 homes is about 1,200 square feet and includes three bedrooms and two bathrooms. Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity has now built 73 homes in the eight blitzes.
Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity has purchased 50 more lots in the Winchester Hills subdivision, and next year’s home blitz will likely take place in the same neighborhood. The 2015 blitz could also take place there.
Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity President and CEO Charles Moore said families who qualify for the Habitat for Humanity program must contribute 300 hours of “sweat equity” and attend workshops on financing and budgeting. The families pay a mortgage, but with zero interest.
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