After months of work, 2 families have their Habitat for Humanity homes

It take a village -- not only to raise a child, but sometimes to make a home.

That was the case in Healdsburg, where dozens of

"We dedicated these 'sweat equity' homes over the weekend," Healdsburg Mayor Tom Chambers said at Monday night's Healdsburg City Council meeting. "The families seemed very happy."

In January, one of the homes for the family of William "Brice" Blosser, a member of the National Guard.

In April, we posted an

Last week, the Healdsburg Tribune reported on the final dedication plans.

was also present for Saturday's dedication event.

Stay tuned to Healdsburg Patch for an update and photos on Saturday's dedication ceremonies in Healdsburg from Kathy Fong, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County. We will be posting the photos and details on the ceremonies later today or tomorrow.

In related news, Fong said Wednesday that two university students from Paris, France, arrived in Sonoma County this week to volunteer to help build Habitat for Humanity houses in Sebastopol.

"Antonin Prost-Coletta and Alexis Benitsa, both 23, attend La Rochelle Business School in La Rochelle, France," Fong said.  "They arrived in the States last week and will work on the homes until Aug. 19. 

"Other students from their school are volunteering with Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Houston and Miami," Fong said.

Fong added that the two young men are staying in Sebastopol while they look for a longer-term solution such as house-sitting or a room-share near public transportation -- or a situation where an automobile might be available for their use.

If anyone can help them out, please call Kathy Fong, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Sonoma County, at 707-578-7707, ext. 110.