<body><div><figure><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=1ySYDL_0wEnKLbH00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=1ySYDL_0wEnKLbH00" width="1704" height="1217" ><figcaption>Habitat for Humanity and Groundworks came together on Saturday to begin construction on a new home in Cornerstone Creek. Chinnapong - stock.adobe.com</figcaption></figure><p>On Saturday in Oklahoma City, members from Groundworks and the Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity came together to build a home for a deserving family at Cornerstone Creek at N.W. 150th street and North Morgan Road. The partnership with Groundworks is an essential tool in infrastructure development and foundation solutions.</p><p>The groundworks’ team will apply their expertise in foundation repair and water management to ensure the family’s new home is stable and protected from moisture. Groundworks is known for delivering personalized service and high-quality work to homeowners, and they are bringing that same commitment to building homes.</p><p>Through its rapid growth and continued focus on community partnerships, Groundworks has positioned itself as not just a home repair expert but also a key player in improving housing conditions for families in need across the country, including through its partnership with Habitat for Humanity.</p><h2>More from this section </h2><p>Groundworks is the nation's fastest growing foundation and water management and solutions company and in partnership with Habitat for Humanity will build 63 homes across the country. Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity’s New Home Construction program helps families in need of affordable housing. Once accepted into the program, future homeowners must meet specific requirements, including obtaining an affordable mortgage and contributing 100 hours of sweat equity by helping build their own home or others. Habitat sells the homes at cost, without requiring a down payment, making homeownership more accessible to families in need.</p><p>Summer Wells from Groundworks, along with Kevan Goff-Parker and CEO Ann Felton Gilliland from Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, will be available for interviews during the event. Groundworks experts will also offer tips on foundation repair, basement waterproofing, and how homeowners can prepare their properties for the fall season.</p><p>This partnership between Groundworks and Habitat for Humanity highlights the power of collaboration in addressing the critical need for affordable housing while ensuring families have safe and secure homes.</p><p>Over the past decade, Habitat for Humanity has made a significant impact in Oklahoma City by helping hundreds of families achieve affordable homeownership. Through partnerships with local businesses, volunteers, and donors, Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) has been actively involved in constructing and rehabilitating homes across the region. Key highlights of their work include:</p><ol><li>Home Construction: Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity has built more than 300 homes in the Oklahoma City metro area over the last ten years. These homes are part of Habitat’s mission to provide affordable housing to families who otherwise might not be able to purchase a home. The organization works with qualifying families who contribute “sweat equity” by helping build their own or others’ homes.</li></ol><ol><li>Neighborhood Revitalization: Beyond individual homes, Habitat for Humanity has been involved in neighborhood revitalization efforts, particularly in low-income areas. These efforts include rehabbing older homes and partnering with the community to enhance the quality of life through infrastructure improvements, home repairs, and beautification projects.</li></ol><ol><li>Affordable Mortgages and Financial Education: COHFH has not only built homes but also provided affordable mortgage options to homeowners. Alongside this, they offer financial literacy programs to ensure that future homeowners are prepared for long-term homeownership success.</li></ol><ol><li>Partnerships and Volunteer Contributions: Over the past decade, Habitat for Humanity has partnered with local businesses, civic organizations, and government entities, including major partnerships with companies like Groundworks, to expand their reach. Thousands of volunteers have also contributed their time and skills to help build homes.</li></ol><p>Central Oklahoma Habitat's continued focus on affordable housing has provided stability for many families, playing a key role in addressing housing needs in Oklahoma City. Members from both of the groups were on hand Saturday and invited the public to speak about the partnership and what it means for the surrounding community.</p></div></body>

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Habitat for Humanity and Groundworks come together to build a new home in Cornerstone Creek

On Saturday in Oklahoma City, members from Groundworks and the Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity came together to build a home for a deserving family at Cornerstone Creek at N.W. 150th street and North Morgan Road. The partnership with Groundworks is an essential tool in infrastructure development and foundation solutions.