Habitat to kick-off two new Avondale homes, dedicate another

This Saturday, Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity will begin two new homes in Avondale and will dedicate another.

The new construction, at 211 and 213 Northern Avenue (BIRD'S EYE), is part of Home Builders Blitz 2008, a nationwide partnership between Habitat affiliates and the residential home building community.

Between May 31 and June 7, 110 affiliates will build 263 homes with the assistance of more than 1,000 industry professionals.

Jack H. Wieland Builders will be the local builder of the new homes, to be built in the Avon style with three bedrooms, one-and-a-half baths, and a full basement.

The families of Sanjulo Jackson and Henrietta Barber are the partners.

Each will be required to put in 500 hours of sweat equity and will then be able to purchase a 25-year, interest-free mortgage made payable to Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity.

The kick-off for the project begins at 8 AM.

At 11 AM, the fifth build between Habitat and the University of Cincinnati will be held at 3570 Haven Street (BIRD'S EYE).

Volunteers included UC faculty and students, whose effort was steered by the university's Center for Community Engagement.

The new home, also built in the Avon style, was built with homeowner partner Simone Edwards.

Between 2003 and 2007, UC students completed two other homes on Haven Street and two homes on Winkler Street in Mount Auburn.

This year, Habitat will build 11 new homes and will complete one rehabilitation.

Photo credit: Cincinnati Habitat for Humanity

Previous reading on BC:
Habitat to break ground on three homes this weekend (4/9/08)
Two new Habitat houses to be dedicated Saturday (1/18/08)
UC begins fifth Habitat house Saturday (10/5/07)
Habitat and UC to build third Avondale home (7/29/07)