Habitat For Humanity To Build 20 Homes

The Anchorage Habitat for Humanity is starting up a new three-year project to build more than 20 homes in an East Anchorage neighborhood.

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By Alexis Fernandez

Story Created: Jun 12, 2011 at 4:12 AM AKDT

Story Updated: Jun 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM AKDT

Hundreds of volunteers are expected to help out this summer to construct the homes. The project will be split up into two phases with the first houses to be completed by next spring.

“This is an opportunity for us as a community to reach out to people and make a difference in their lives, and it takes a community to do that, " said Peter Perry, a volunteer with a local church.

Officials say the new homes are a fresh start for many families who will call Alaska home.

“Many of them are literally starting a new life in a new country as refugees from various unpleasant areas from around the world," said Harry Ricker, construction manager, with Habitat for Humanity

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