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Habitat for Humanity Detroit Blitz Build 2003

Michigan First Gentleman Dan Mulhern graded soil and laid sod with volunteers at the Habitat for Humanity Blitz Build ’03 in Detroit on Saturday, September 13. Mulhern worked at the Masco Corporation Governor's House, a one and one-half story bungalow, built for homeowner Winifred Jones and his three children. Mulhern spoke at the house dedication and closing ceremony, where he officially presented Jones with his home. Jones is the first single father to receive a home from Habitat for Humanity.

Mulhern said, "The Governor talked about One Michigan, and at a Habitat site it's not just talk. There were people from as far as Benton Harbor, corporate people, non-profit, old, young, black, white and everything in between. If you need to renew your hope, and build someone else's click on the link below. There is still a ton of work necessary to complete Winfred's home and the other 15 homes that were raised up from the ground at the Blitz Build."

> Habitat for Humanity Detroit: Blitz Build '03 website
> Governor's Press Release

Some photos courtesy of D. Edwards

September 13, 2003
Detroit, MI


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