On Thursday, August 17 at 6:00 p.m., we celebrated with Krystal and Nyla the completion of their new home. Many friends, families, and community members joined us as we kicked off the next chapter in their lives. See the program here.
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This was our Faith Build home. Faith Build is a partnership with local churches, faith-based organizations, and businesses. Local churches and friends of the faith community have gathered to help build and fund this home for Krystal & Nyla.
Thank you…
To our Faith Build Partners:
Bountiful Giver – First Baptist Church Ashland
Prosperity Giver – Fairmount Christian Church
Delightful Giver – Church of The Redeemer
Joyful Giver – Ashland Christian Church Disciples of Christ Virginia, Bridge Christian Church, Fisherville, Mechanicsville Baptist Church, Restoration Church, Springfield Christian Church
Cheerful Giver – Abner Baptist Church, Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Brown Grove Baptist Church, Epiphany Lutheran Church Elca, Independence Christian Church, Mechanicsville Presbyterian Church, St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Ashland, VA,
St. James Baptist Church, Zion Christian Church
We are grateful for the support from the PDC Housing Development Program for this home. This program seeks to increase the inventory of affordable housing units in underserved markets, including rural areas and historically marginalized communities, with a focus on first-time homebuyers. Virginia Housing, Plan RVA, and the Partnership for Housing Affordability partnered through this program to invest in our work.
Thanks to Howell’s Heating & Air for their in-kind donation of the HVAC system and installation.
Thank you, Rappahannock Electric Cooperative, for your grant to cover the windows and doors costs. The CARE charity can award grants to nonprofits through the generosity of the Rappahannock Electric Cooperative member-owners who round up their electric bills through the Power of Change program.
Thank you, Wegmans, for filling Krystal’s pantry and fridge.
Thank you, Hamilton Beach, for donating small appliances for Krystal’s new kitchen.
Thank you, Hilliard Park Garden Club, for donating flowers and shrubs.
Thank you, Shady Grove UMC – Short Pump VA, for the cards their children made for Krystal and Nyla.
Thank you for attending – Hanover County Government Board of Supervisors Susan Dibble and Sean Davis. Joshua Farrar, Town of Ashland, Virginia Town Manager, Plan RVA staff member Gilbrith Gogel & board members Sean Davis and Daniel McGraw.
