| Transportation Secretary LaHood Helps Habitat Kick Off “United We Serve” |
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| Tuesday, 23 June 2009 08:32 |
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Habitat for Humanity – New York City took part yesterday in the national kick-off of United We Serve, an effort launched by President Barack Obama to engage more Americans in serving their communities this summer.
The group hosted Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood, who built alongside volunteers and National Service members at a 41-unit, multi-family condominium project in Ocean Hill-Brownsville, Brooklyn.
“I join President Obama in calling on all Americans to give their time to worthy service projects that will have a sustained and lasting impact on their communities,” said LaHood. “I was thrilled to have the opportunity today to work at the revolutionary Atlantic Avenue complex alongside Habitat for Humanity volunteers who are making the dream of affordable housing a reality for so many people.”
Also at the build were Rep. Edolphus Towns and Habitat partner family Denise Dargan. Dargan, a single mother of two, works a night shift as a U.S. Postal Clerk. She and Clineesa worked alongside volunteers to help build their future home.
“Thousands of volunteers gave their labor and their hearts to help build these affordable, safe, “green” homes where we are working on today,” said Father Mark Hallinan, chair of the board of directors, Habitat for Humanity – New York City. “This is a brick-and mortar example of the power of people from all walks of life working together to strengthen our families and our communities. We are pleased to join President Obama, Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood and the millions of Americans who will be part of United We Serve.” |
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