Berthoud Open House and Groundbreaking Ceremony.

On March 12th 2006 the Berthoud Habitat for Humanity had its Open House for its first home. In addition to the Open House Ceremony, many blessings were made upon the family, home, and volunteer organization.

Not only did this event mark the dedication of a new house, but it also served as an official ground breaking on the 2nd home to be built by the Berthoud Habitat for Humanity.

Rick Haskins President of the Berthoud Habitat for Humanity organization Welcomes the crowd and discusses the events of the last year. Although it was a cold day many people came out for the event.

Mylan Karspeck the mayor of Berthoud speaks to the crowd about the benefits of Berthoud Habitat's contribution to the community.

Peter Bridgeman, Sharon and Paul Gingerich gave an update on the Berthoud Habitat Thrift store and how it was achieving more than we originally hoped. Sharon's goal is that the store contribute to building one home a year with its profits.

Sarah of Loveland Habitat for Humanity and Karen Kallenberg, of  Habitat for Humanity International were on hand to support Berthoud Habitat for Humanity and thank all the volunteers

Mylan Karspeck (Berthoud Mayor), Peter Bridgman (Chair of Fundraising), Rick Haskins (BHFH President), Thomas Jones (BHFH Chair of Construction) and Jim White, (Berthoud Town Administrator)

The ground breaking ceremony begins, The ground is blessed and the specifics of the next home are discussed. In particular volunteers will be pouring the foundation on their own and even more will be done by volunteers than the first home.

A crowd watches as Tom Patterson speaks during the dedication ceremony Berthoud Habitat for Humanity.

During the open house guests sign up for upcoming volunteer activities.