Mark Wolff, of MPW Construction, volunteered to supervise seven Camelback Cares volunteers in replacing windows for Habitat for Humanity in partnership with a homeowner who is experiencing limited income and in need of home repairs.

“We are installing new windows, replacing a pull down set of steps, and fixing up the front door,” said Wolff.

“I really cannot say how grateful I am to everyone who volunteered to help me,” said Gina Dasilea, the homeowner.

The Home Preservation program is a partnership between Habitat for Humanity and homeowners with limited income, according to Kelly Jean Kemmerer, Monroe County Habitat for Humanity’s executive director.

“What the homeowners do is partnership with us,” Kemmerer said. “It requires them to volunteer alongside other volunteers on someone else’s project. They also will cook the food for volunteers when they are working on the home’s repairs and they pay us back only the cost of materials over five years, interest free.”

Wolff pointed across the street from the house whey were working on, and said,” We will be working on putting new windows in for that family next week.”

“It’s a wonderful program and it’s just really neighbors helping neighbors and empowering people to be able to live in a safe home and have their basic needs,” Kemmerer said.

If you are interested in becoming involved in Monroe County Habitat for Humanity you can contact the Kemmerer at 570-216-4390 or 570-242-5707.