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"We hope everyone will come out and celebrate this exciting step in the Habitat home project," said Dianne Reeves, Chesaning project coordinator. "The community support has been amazing - from the churches and the construction professionals to the individuals willing to share their time and donations."

Saginaw Habitat for Humanity has joined with a group of Chesaning area churches, businesses and organizations for the local build. The Chesaning group has pledged a minimum $30,000 toward the cost of construction and recruits and schedules all the volunteers. Dozens of volunteers have already signed up for the build.

The wall-raising is scheduled for August 10. The new homebuyers, a couple and their five children ranging in age from 9 to 15, are already working on Habitat's "sweat-equity" requirements by assisting with construction at 1320 Cleveland St. in Saginaw.

Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness. HFHI has dedicated over 200,000 houses worldwide in its 31-year history. Saginaw Habitat for Humanity as built or renovated 143 houses since its founding in 1987. Donations are tax-deductible.

Skilled volunteers as well as coordinators are still needed for this year�s blitz build.

For more information about helping with the Chesaning home build, call project coordinator Dianne Reeves at (989) 585-3254. To donate materials, lend equipment or offer professional construction assistance, contact Francis Sloan at (989) 845-6280.