The ribbon-cutting welcomed
'Whether you're building a house or a ship, you need the right tools, processes and materials to get the job done,' Jones said. 'While the outcome may be a little different, the builders' dedication and pride is the same. It's this same feeling that we celebrate in this new house and the promises it offers. Just like the crew of a ship, now it's time for the Hunter family to take this house and make it a home.'
The three-bedroom, 1,200-square-foot home is in the city's Southeast community, built on land donated by the Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority. More than 100 shipbuilders contributed more than 600 volunteer hours to help with construction outside of their work shifts.
'Mickeia's father is a retiree from the shipyard, so it was a special connection that volunteers from the shipyard partnered on this project. We couldn't have done it without them,' said
The Hunters will take ownership of the home after agreeing to pay back the no-interest mortgage on time. The payments will be cycled back into the community so more homes can be built for qualifying families.
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