The Elon University campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity dedicated their 18th house Sunday, February 15th. Each year the chapter raises the full sponsorship amount and provides the labor to build one house. This, the 108th house built by Habitat for Humanity of Alamance County, NC will be home to Tashea Dixon and her children, Tajae and Dylantae, ages 11 and 4. It is located at 909 Herman Blue Court in Burlington. The family celebrated with family, friends and Habitat volunteers after officially being handed the keys to their new home by members of the core construction crew.
Richard McBride was also honored at the dedication for his service to both the campus chapter and the local affiliate. McBride supported the founding and has served as advisor of the campus chapter for 18 years. He also served many years on the Board of Directors for Habitat of Alamance County. McBride will retire from his role as University Chaplain at Elon in May after 25 years of service to the institution.
“I believe that the board, the staff and volunteers would agree with me that the campus chapter has been an outstanding partner over these past 18 years,” said board president, Derek Hinton. “We certainly look forward to continuing our joint ministries of providing affordable housing to those in need within our community.”