2009 Jenkins Home Dedication

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Begun on a cold day in January, here we are in September with perfect weather and a brand new house. Matt and Jessica Jenkins are surrounded by the volunteers and organizations who worked to make their home a reality
(Photos by Keri Hensley)

The project banner

Our tent with the food and gifts

Rev Jeffrey Shifflett opens with prayer

Opening remarks to the assembled group

Jonathan Hensley, Greene chapter chairman

Remarks from Greene Habitat's Director

Jerry Besanson, Director

Kim Frye Smith, Skyline CAP Executive Director

Owen Yoder lead the crew that laid the block

Eleanor Wabnitz, Grace Episcopal Church

Kevin from the Ruckersville Lowe's Store

Rob Harris, offsite construction manager

Matt and Jessica watch from the sidelines

Barbara Dickson among the audience

Presentation of the quilt donated by "The Stichers"

Reading the hand-stiched message on the quilt

Barbara and Matt embrace

Margaret Ramsey, Womans Club of Greene

The Jenkins listen to the speeches

Lynne Conboy, Chairman, Greater C'ville Habitat

The long-awaited moment - The presentation of the key

Jerry wishes Matt a wonderful future...

...and hugs Jessica

Matt thanks everyone who made his home possible

Jonathan congratulates the brand new homeowners

Enough speeches - let's eat!

Rebekkah Wolford, Greene's fourth partner

Brooklyn Wolford plays with Snowflake, Matt's dog

It's not a yard without kids playing in it

Chatting with John Nunley of Better Living and Martha LeClere

The Jenkins pose on their own front porch swing

Claudia Jenkins. This is why Habitat does what it does

Another family's dream come true