The Carroll Family and friends                                                           

 

On February 9, 2008, DC Habitat for Humanity celebrated a landmark in the organization's history:  we dedicated our 100th home. Donations from more than 300 people and the work of hundreds of volunteers went into the making of our 100th house.  Among the packed audience of friends, family members, donors and volunteers joining us for the event were the founders of the DC Habitat affiliate, Perry and Elysia Bush and Clark Olsen.  Board members from throughout DC Habitat's 20-years rounded out the list of Habitat "family" who came from around the country for the celebration.

 

                    

   Board Members representing 20 years of service                      The Bush Family                      

 

On hand for the big build-up to the 100th house were the sponsors of the 99th house, dedicated immediately prior to the 100th.  Jamie Foroughi, Director of Community Relations at Citibank presented a check for $50,000 to pledge the company's continued support for DC Habitat homes in the 53-home community currently under construction.  This is Citi's third sponsorship.  Bruce Reed, Vice President of Franchising for Fairfield Inns by Marriott represented the Marriott companies and the J. W. and Alice S. Marriott Foundation, who also sponsored the home.  Marriott announced it will sponsor it's fifth home with DC Habitat.  Barbara Carroll felt particularly lucky to have Fairfield Inns by Marriott as a sponsor because the company donated a suite of furniture including bed, dresser, end tables, desk, sofa and chairs as part of their sponsorship. 

 

  

            Jamie Foroughi presents Carol Casperson with a check from Citi

 

             Fairfield's Bruce Reed with happy homeowner Barbara Carroll