Family of Eight Moves Into Habitat for Humanity Home in Morrisville

First-time homebuyers Tina and Bill, along with their five children (one of whom is in a wheelchair), and one grandchild are scheduled to move from a cramped Tullytown apartment to a new Habitat for Humanity home in Morrisville, after spending 300 hours of sweat equity building the house.

Life challenges in the past, including job loss and medical issues, had prevented Tina and Bill from owning their own home until now. Through the Habitat Bucks homeownership program, their newly constructed four-bedroom, two-bathroom Cape Cod home will provide much-needed accessibility for their son in a wheelchair, as well as room for the three generations of family that live together.

Habitat Bucks demolished the original structure at 428 Woodland Avenue because it was severely damaged by burst pipes. The new home was designed and constructed to be accessible to persons with disabilities, with a first floor bedroom that has an Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)-compliant bathroom, and an exterior ramp at the rear of the home.

Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County will hold a dedication ceremony at the house at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, August 25, 2017 at 428 Woodland Avenue, Morrisville, PA. The community is invited to meet Tina and Bill and join local dignitaries for this special occasion. Local residents, civic groups and businesses interested in supporting Habitat’s mission to partner with low-income families to build safe, stable, and affordable housing in Bucks County are welcome to attend the dedication event.

“The Borough of Morrisville has been extremely easy to work with on our 106th Habitat home, and it joins two other houses we built in Morrisville last year,” says Florence Kawoczka, Executive Director, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County. “We are extremely grateful for the support of our wonderful sponsors, including Parx Casino, Penn Community Bank and Wells Fargo.”

“We are glad to be able to unite with Habitat Bucks to support positive growth and make an impact in Bucks County,” says Ron Davis, Director of Diversity and Community Development, Parx Casino. “It’s an honor to join Habitat’s mission to help individuals, families and communities grow, prosper and build a better future.”

“Penn Community Bank has a long tradition of supporting Habitat’s mission to create affordable housing throughout Bucks County,” says Todd Hurley, Chief Relationship Officer for Penn Community Bank. “The relationship we have with Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County is special; in addition to providing financial support, many of our employees, including myself and other members of our executive team, frequently participate in Habitat’s building projects. It’s gratifying to be part of a company whose people take this kind of pride in supporting the communities where they live and work. Penn Community Bank is thrilled to bring that passion to Habitat’s new project in Morrisville.”

Sponsors of the project include Wells Fargo, Penn Community Bank, Parx Casino, Toll Brothers and William Penn Bank..

WHAT: Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County Dedication Ceremony

WHEN: Friday, August 25, 2017 3:30 p.m.

WHERE: 428 Woodland Avenue, Morrisville, PA

HABITAT CONTACT: Candace Clarke, Resource Development Director, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County, 215-822-2812, x 316/office, 215-933-9992/cell, c.clarke@habitatbucks.org

MEDIA CONTACT: Beth Brody, Brody PR, beth@brodypr.com, 908-295-0600

About Habitat Bucks:

Founded in 1990, Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County’s mission is Building Communities, Empowering Families. Since then, it has built 106 affordable homes in Bucks County through its Homeownership Program, which provides an opportunity for low-income families to build strength, stability and self-reliance by partnering with Habitat. Its home repair program, A Brush with Kindness, also makes interior and exterior repairs to help aging and disabled individuals remain safe in their own homes. Revenue from Habitat Bucks ReStores provides a source of sustainable funding for the construction and repair of homes. Habitat Bucks has an open-door policy: All who believe that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live are welcome to volunteer to lend a helping hand. For more information, call 215.822.2812 or visit www.habitatbucks.org.

About Parx Casino

Parx Casino® is owned and operated by Greenwood Racing, Inc. Parx Casino® is conveniently located 20 minutes north of center city Philadelphia, I-95 exit 37 or PA Turnpike exit 351 (westbound), exit 352 (eastbound) onto Street Road in Bensalem. Parx features 176,592 square feet of gaming; over 3,500 slot machines and 129 live table games; 81 poker tables; live racing; simulcast action; Parxgrill, an upscale signature restaurant; Foodies food court; Chickie's & Pete's Crab House and Sports Bar; 360 bar and live music venue; Jax sports bar; Circle Bar; Bambu Noodle House; Earl of Sandwich®; Xlounge, ultramodern luxury lounge and complimentary parking for over 5,000 cars. For more information on Parx Casino®, visit www.parxcasino.com.

About Penn Community Bank

Penn Community Bank holds more than $1.8 billion in assets and employs more than 300 people at 22 bank branches and two administrative centers throughout Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As an independent, mutual financial institution, Penn Community Bank is not publicly traded and operates with its long-term mission in mind: to help businesses grow and prosper, to support individuals and families throughout their lifetimes, to strengthen the local economy, and to partner with local organizations to act as a catalyst for positive growth in every market it serves.

About Wells Fargo

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a diversified, community-based financial services company with $1.9 trillion in assets. Founded in 1852, Wells Fargo provides banking, insurance, investments, mortgage, and consumer and commercial finance through more than 8,600 locations, 13,000 ATMs, the internet (wellsfargo.com) and mobile banking, and has offices in 42 countries and territories to support customers who conduct business in the global economy. With approximately 265,000 team members, Wells Fargo serves one in three households in the United States. Wells Fargo & Company was ranked No. 27 on Fortune’s 2016 rankings of America’s largest corporations. Wells Fargo’s vision is to satisfy our customers’ financial needs and help them succeed financially. News, insights and perspectives from Wells Fargo are also available at Wells Fargo Stories.