Habitat for Humanity
By Mariessa Cianchetti
This past Saturday I had the chance to help build a house for habitat for humanity in Garrard County. This is one of the most memorable experiences I have had in college. 
About 25 Greek Women from Centre went out to Lancaster early Saturday morning to help build this house. When we got there all that was up was the foundation and the frame of the house. Before lunch all the plywood walls were up and the holes for the windows were cut out.
When we left for lunch, at a local Church, we were ready to put the frame for the roof up. We ate this homemade lunch, with sandwiches, potato salad, chips, brownies and cookies. It was the best lunch and it felt especially rewarding after all the work we had put in earlier.
After lunch we went back to the worksite and helped lift the beams to put the roof up. We also put up weather stripping around the house to protect it from wind. Although we needed a lot of help because most of us had never even used a nail and a hammer, we got a lot of work done in the four hours there.
It was so amazing to meet the family who we were building this house for and how much it means to them. Without everyone who donated time they wouldn’t have a place like this. It brought a tear to most of our eyes seeing them and how much they appreciated our help.
Most of us, including myself, have been very lucky with what we have been given and to give so much back to this family is such a great feeling that I will never forget!
November 15, 2007 at 5:14 pm
While some might view working on this project as a sacrifice of personal time, you and your sisters viewed it as an opportunity to help others in need. This speaks to me of the character of each of you. One person can make such a difference - a large group can build a house! Keep it up!