Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on seventh house

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Patrick Fisher, The New Prague Times
From left, Bill Belkengren of the New Prague Habitat for Humanity, Mindy Wescott, the future homeowner and Mary Bender, Co-chair of the New Prague Habitat for Humanity, break ground for the group’s newest house in the community. (Patrick Fisher photo)

The New Prague Habitat for Humanity broke ground on its newest house on Wednesday, June 20. The home will benefit Mindy Wescott and will be located at 909 Wencel Ave. NE. This is also the seventh house built by the local branch of Habitat for Humanity South Central Minnesota. The program has been helping local families since 2005 when the first house was built.

Pam O’Brien, who cochairs the New Prague Habitat for Humanity with Mary Bender, explained the project is a partnership between the New Prague branch, sponsors, volunteers and Wescott. “This groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new future for our homeowner, and an inspiring level of commitment by the community, which has made this day possible,” she said.

Deacon Bob Wagner of St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church gave the opening prayer and a blessing on the site, the construction and the future home.

Wescott, with Bender and Bill Belkengren of the New Prague Habitat for Humanity, turned the ground with a shovel, a hand fork and spade. The three implements represented how the ground will be opened, tilled and cultivated to create a home.

O’Brien said that in the last year they have raised more than $26,000 for this project. They held two fundraisers, one at Next Chapter Winery and the other at Giesenbrau Brewery, which both sold out and were successes. They have also had help from donors, sponsors and volunteers. Work on the house is scheduled to begin in July and people can volunteer in many ways. All they need is an enthusiasm to help. Dr. Dave Bruzek of the New Prague City Council addressed the crowd stating that.....

To see more on this story pick up the June 28, 2018 print edition of The New Prague Times. 

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