The groundbreaking marks the start of construction on the home, which shipyard volunteers are joining forces with Habitat for
“Construction is a science and an art, whether you’re building a ship or a house,” Horne said. “The tools and materials may be a little different, but the builders’ dedication and pride is the same. Our shipbuilders are proud to support our
Horne also recognized the family of the late
The three-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot home will take shape in the Southeast community of
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“At a time when the demand for affordable housing is greater than ever, we couldn’t be more thrilled to start construction on this home,” said
Latesha, a mother of five daughters who is currently working on her master’s degree, has been selected as the homebuyer by
Habitat for
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HII’s Newport News Shipbuilding joined elected officials and community leaders Wednesday to break ground on a home that shipyard volunteers will build in partnership with Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg . This is the 22nd home that the shipyard has sponsored since 2002 (Photo by Ashley Cowan /HII).
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