From Helen Capellaro

New Glarus

To the Editor:

In a time when it is increasingly difficult for lower income families to achieve home ownership, Green County Habitat for Humanity is building a duplex in Monroe to help two families achieve that dream.

The ground work at 509-511 3rd Ave. is complete and Habitat is now asking for community volunteers to join in to help.  Volunteer work — generally on Wednesdays and Saturdays — starts on August 18. The homes will be ready for occupancy in 2022. 

Volunteers are desperately needed for the early phase of construction that includes framing, applying OSB, Styrofoam and Tyvek. People of all skill levels are welcome. Tools are provided, although volunteers can bring their own. All volunteers must be 16 or older. 

Volunteer labor will be needed on Wednesdays and Saturdays starting August 18 and ending on October 13.  A second phase will begin on November 3, and interior work is scheduled to begin on December 4. 

Volunteers generally work from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Lunch is served and cold bottled water is provided.  People can sign up for a single day or multiple days on the  home page of the Habitat for Humanity of Green County web site. The web site is greencountyhabitat.org. You can also volunteer by calling 608-329-4024 and leaving a message. In any event, you will receive a message back and confirmation. 

Paula Elmer, president of Habitat for Humanity of Green County said, “Volunteering for work on a Habitat build is a great way to be involved in a worthwhile community project. We appreciate any individuals or organizations that can help us build these homes.” 

Volunteers work under the direction of an experienced construction person who is also a Habitat volunteer.