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*Habitat For Humanity Northwoods Finishes 15th Home*	Submitted: 08/30/2008

EAGLE RIVER - An Eagle River family is moving into a new home thanks to the help of Habitat For Humanity Northwoods.

Today, the Habitat For Humanity President handed over the keys to Joe Kuczala and his 9 year old daughter.

More than 50 volunteers have worked on the Eagle River house since last Fall.

It was obvious today the new owner couldn't be happier about having a new place to call home.

Joe Kuczala says "Very happy. Very grateful for all the volunteers and it's one of the reasons I've helped on the other homes and I'm going to help on future homes, too."

Dan Siewert, the President of Habitat For Humanity Northwoods, says "He's tickled pink. But it's also wonderful he wants to continue to join Habitat and work with us on building homes for other people just like Joe."

This is the 15th home Habitat For Humanity Northwoods has built since it started in 1998.

If you're interested in volunteering, you can call Habitat For Humanity Northwoods at (715) 356-7203 or click on the link below.

Related Weblinks: Learn More About Habitat For Humanity Northwoods

Story By: Janelle Dobson

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