HABITAT CHECK DONATION Habitat for Humanity Receives Donation From Law Firm
Reported by: Tiersa Davis
Web Producer: Tiersa Davis
Reported: Feb. 22, 2013 11:27 AM EST
Updated: Feb. 22, 2013 3:09 PM EST
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Huntington
, Cabell County
, West Virginia
Habitat for Humanity in Huntington got a boost from a law firm from Charleston.
Friday morning, Bowles Rice law office donated $2,500 to go towards the "Raising the Bar Build" home in Huntington. The home is one of 25 "themed" builds to celebrate Habitat's 25th anniversary of building homes for low-income families. The "Raising the Bar Build" home is being built and financed by law firms around the state.
"It's a neat day and a neat time. Any time you can build affordable housing for someone deserving, you can't beat that," Justin Harrison a Bowles Rice Attorney said.
The home, located on 1829 9th Ave. in Huntington, is expected to be finished in June.
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