Habitat For Humanity Starts Construction On 2-Family Aurora Home

AURORA, IL — The Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity took a giant step toward putting two Aurora families into homes earlier this month when volunteers raised the walls on a Grove Street duplex. Despite a global pandemic, the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity started the construction project on schedule.

Fourteen construction professionals, including volunteers from Sosa Plumbing , raised and braced the new home’s walls in about 40 minutes, Habitat for Humanity funds coordinator Barbara Zegiel said in a news release. Ezechiel Nibitanga also got his hands dirty to help build the home where he will live with his wife and son after the family immigrated from Burundi, the release states.

Fire Forces Aurora Family Out Of East Side Home

Speaking at the construction site, Nibitanga said he watched his dream come true as the walls went up, thanking the Habitat for Humanity and volunteers.

“They do a great job; they’re still working; they’re still here for us,” Nibitanga said. “Thank you for your help.”

“We are thankful for everyone working carefully and efficiently to get the job done,” Zegiel said, noting all volunteers wore protective gear and took other measures to stay safe.

Kane County Coronavirus Cases Jump Nearly 50 Percent In 1 Week

Realty groups in the Fox Valley have teamed up with the nonprofit organization to raise $125,000 to fund the Grove Street duplex. Sponsors include Give Back Realty in Aurora, Coldwell Banker in Yorkville and John Green in Naperville.

The Grove Street duplex is the 66th home that the Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity has built in Aurora, North Aurora and Montgomery, according to the organization.