Iowa First Lady Christie Vilsack helped break ground this morning for thesixth Habitat for Humanity home in Des Moines–however this project will bedifferent than most. The home is going to be built entirely by women.Vilsack says it is important to lend a helping hand to those in need.Vilsack says this house is not only part of the “Women’s Build” but also the”First Ladies Build”.Vilsack says many First Ladies have already seen the completion of a home intheir state. Vilsack says she DOES need to learn a thing or two about construction beforeshe starts pounding away.The First Lady’s Habitat for Humanitiy home is going to be a two-story,12-hundred square foot house on East 14th Street in Des Moines. They willstart the construction on September 8th. If you are interested involunteering with this project or others contact Habitat for Humanity at515-271-5957.
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