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Shuler Home Dedication
May, 2007 |
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On Saturday, May 5th family, friends, and volunteers gathered together to celebrate the dedication of the Shuler's new DC Habitat home. |
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The Shuler family (above) enjoying the dedication. |
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Dominic, the 13-year-old eldest Shuler son, was excited about moving into a new home with a big yard where he and his three brothers can play. For many years Dominic, Jerique (7), Tyrique (6) and Kirique (3) were not allowed outside because their neighborhood was too dangerous.
Just one year ago, the Shulers gained custody of the three younger boys, their godchildren, saving them from foster care and potentially being separated. The Shulers were living in a two-bedroom apartment when the three youngest joined the family and Mr. and Mrs. Shuler vowed to do whatever it took to improve the housing situation for their loving and close-knit family.
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Freddie Mac Community Relations Specialist Marion Brunken (left) speaks during the dedication.
Members of the Shuler family (right) cutting the ribbon to their new home.
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Mr. Shuler says the family took great pride in working on their home. They completed the required 300 "sweat-equity" hours quickly, saying "We are happy to be putting hard work and money into something that we can call our own."
Video with highlights from the dedication. |
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DC Habitat for Humanity would like to thank Freddie Mac, which sent more than 1,000 volunteers to help build the house, as well as providing the funding to pay for all building materials, infrastructure and other associated expenses. |
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We would also like to thank all of the volunteers who gave so generously of their time to help us build this home. |
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