Yakima Valley Partners- 508 East R St. in Yakima

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Project Info Construction Women Build on Mother's Day Dedication

The De la Cruz Family stands in their new kitchen on the day of their home's dedication, June 22nd, 2008.

People gathered from First Presbyterian Church, Whirlpool, Grocery Outlet, and the community to help celebrate this special day with the Dela Cruz Family.

First Presbyterian Church's pastor, Jack Peebles, blesses the home.

Executive Director, Mike Nixon, hands Rosalinda her house keys & a Bible.

First Presbyterian Church gives her a quilt.

Grocery Outlet offers start up groceries & household supplies.

Whirlpool gifts the stove & refrigerator.

WOMEN BUILD ON MOTHER'S DAY

Women from Lowe's, Maytag/Whirlpool, First Presbyterian Church and other organizations came together to work on the Women Build work project. Developed through the partnership between Lowe's and Habitat for Humanity, National Women Build Week celebrates the compassion, dedication, talents and abilities of women from all walks of life. The goal is to both showcase the accomplishments of Habitat's women volunteers and invite new women volunteers to join the effort to provide decent, safe, affordable housing.

The 37 women painted the inside and outside of the home at 503 East R Street in Yakima. The future homeowner, as single mother with three children, was really excited to see all the women come and help with her home.

Homeowner's son greets the women builders

Future homeowner, Hermelinda, paints alongside the many women workers!

Painting inside....

...and painting outside!

Breaking for lunch. Thanks Merilee for the great food!

Thanks for all your help gals!

CONSTRUCTION

First Pres ladies get things done!

PROJECT INFO

The property on 508 East "R" Street in Yakima didn't look to promising, far away, or close up! However, work is being done on this lot to make it simple, decent, affordable home for a family in need.

The shack on the lot has been torn down and the site prepped for the 9th house sponsored by First Presbyterian Church in Yakima.

The lot is finally cleared!

Executive Director, Mike Nixon, and Construction Supervisor, Kris Wilsey, survey the hole being dug.