Habitat Goes Green

Habitat for Humanity in Stephens City, Virginia goes green using Structural Insulated Panels provided locally.  I am so Proud!  I will try to upload the full video soon but until then this link will take you to the video blurb.

http://www.tv3winchester.com/home/headlines/32563184.html#

Stephens City is partnering with Habitat for Humanity to build new homes in the community. A 20ft. pile of dirt is now the site of a housing development. Crooked Lane Housing Project includes single family homes build by Habitat for Humanity. The nearly $2 million project will serve low to moderate income families.

Habitat for Humanity is building five houses in Stephens City. A local mother with three children will receive the very first house. She hopes to move in by Christmas so her family can celebrate in their brand new home. "We're very excited about it. The children are estatic, they're going to get their own rooms...just really excited. The volunteers are super, they come out here on their own accord. It's fantastic to watch them want to help somebody," says Carole Synowietz. if (self['plpm'] && plpm['Mid-Story Ad']) document.write('');if (self['plpm'] && plpm['Mid-Story Ad']){ document.write(plpm['Mid-Story Ad']);} else { if(self['plurp'] && plurp['97']){} else {document.write(''); } }if (self['plpm'] && plpm['Mid-Story Ad']) document.write('');

All of the houses are built with green products so homeowners use less energy and save money. Special panels are installed that help reduce heating and cooling costs. "At Habitat for Humanity we want to acquire affordable housing not only for the present but also for the future of our homeowners. That's why we started with these structural insulated panels that gives the homeowner a more economical utility bill in the future," says project manager, Eric Fesperman.

Habitat has built and restored over 250,000 homes for families in need. In the midst of a housing crisis and mortgage meltdown, Habitat is giving five families hope and stability.

Volunteers are on site from 8 am to 4pm three days a week. The development is located on Crooked Lane in Stephens City. Contact the Winchester or Front Royal Habitat office for more information.