Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland’s groundbreaking ceremony on Friday, May 15. From left, are Heroes Build homeowner Anthea Blair; Habitat Board of Directors member Kim Brooks; Habitat Executive Director Tammy Johnson; Cathy Barrett, president of the Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County; Women Build homeowner Amanda Moore; and Leaders Build homeowner Kelly Mulcahy.

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ANTHEA BLAIR and her three teens check out their new vehicle. The family received the car from East Auto after winning the Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland Family Fundraiser.

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CATHY BARRETT, president of the Community Foundation of Cleveland and Bradley County, says the foundation's "grant-making, training and leadership initiatives" helps foster "academic achievement, build economic prosperity, achieve healthy ecosystems, encourage healthy people, support local enrichment and create vibrant neighborhoods.”

Life Care associates offered time and sweat this past year for Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland. They help build the 138th Habitat home in Cleveland.

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Civitan Club hears about Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland

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Back here at home, the Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland offered some “red hot” bargains at their 2nd annual “Black Friday” sale.

“I am thankful for community; a community comprised of diversity, the joyful desire to know someone beyond your own circle, care for one another, and the willingness to unite around a common goal.” — Corinne Freeman

NEW HOMEOWNER Brenda Walker, center, is joined by her 3-year-old grandaughter, Evelynn Brook, and Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland Executive Director Tammy Johnson as she cuts the ribbon on her new home. They are joined by members of Walker's family and Habitat staff and volunteers.

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LOYAL VOLUNTEER decorators, from left, Pat Love, Elaine Lambert, Fran White, Deborah Flower, Pattie Bell, Ricky Cano, Cathy Doss, Carol Guhne and Barbara Bethune pose for a photo after decorating trees for the Habitat ReStore to sell.

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DEBORAH FLOWER, also known as the Christmas Lady, stands next to this year's lighted trees that are now decorated and on display at the Habitat of Cleveland ReStore. The trees are part of a fundraising effort for Habitat for Humanity to support their mission of providing proper housing for those in need.

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