COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — Four families in Colorado Springs will soon have a home to call their own thanks to Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity. The charity held a ground blessing ceremony Saturday morning for three local families who will begin construction on new homes in Southeast Colorado Springs.
Habitat also held a dedication ceremony for another family who is purchasing a home in the Woodmen Vistas neighborhood through the group’s Recycled Homes program.
A recycled home was previously built by Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity and then sold to another owner. For several possible reasons, the home was returned to Habitat who will then renovate the property to meet current construction and energy standards.
“All of these families have experienced dislocation whether due to natural disasters, immigrating from a war-torn country, or civil unrest,” explained Kris Lewis, CEO of Pikes Peak Habitat for Humanity.
“And they’re coming here and …