The scenic skies of Northeast Georgia provided a stunning backdrop for the pastures and mountains surrounding the site of Christina Cody’s new Habitat for Humanity home, which will soon be the place where she and her two boys begin a new chapter.
The Groundbreaking Ceremony for House #81 occurred on March 8 at the Rockford Creek Road site in Clarkesville. It was a milestone for the Cody family, friends, and supporters who gathered to celebrate.
“The process is long and requires a lot of patience,” said Brian Young, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia. “I remember seeing Christina working on another Habitat house, putting in her sweat equity hours. One day, I noticed her glancing up at the hill, and I wondered if she was thinking about when she’d be breaking ground on her own home. And here we are today.”
Ron Coker, Construction Manager for Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia, emphasized the critical role of volunteers in the process.
“We couldn’t do this without them,” Coker said. He also reflected on his nine years with Habitat for Humanity, noting that many of the families receiving homes in Habersham and White Counties have deep local roots. “They’ve grown up here, gone to school here, and made their homes here. That is so significant,” he added.
Board members, office staff, family, and friends gathered to mark the occasion. As Christina and her boys took their first shovels of dirt, cheers and emotional tears filled the air, making it a moment that would be cherished forever.
The groundbreaking ceremony symbolized a deep sense of determination for Christina, a single mother of two young boys. It was a reminder that anything is possible with hard work and perseverance.
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