Habitat for Humanity holds ribbon cutting, blessing for new house

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity held a ribbon-cutting and house blessing on Wednesday on the corner of 1520 Moss St. for a local family.

The ceremony kicked off with a ribbon-cutting by the St. Joseph Chamber of Commerce, marking the 84th house built in St. Joseph.

Shayla Dial and her daughters were looking for a permanent home prior to reaching out to Habitat for Humanity.

Through 450 hours of work from herself and members of the community, she was able to build a dream home for her family.

"It means a lot to be able to provide a place, not just a house, a home for my family as a single mom." Dial said, "I'm so excited. I can't wait until everything is in place and I can sit on my couch in my new home."

For information on how to volunteer, visit the Habitat for Humanity's website at stjoehabitat.org.