Now Building in Browntown

Groundbreaking Ceremony Held 

Around 50 people attended the ceremonial Groundbreaking for the two homes being built this summer in Browntown. Speakers at the event included: Carol Holmes, Habitat for Humanity President; Charlie Workman, long time supporter and “father” of Habitat for Humanity in Green County; Pastor Ray Sowersby of Peace United Church of Christ in Browntown, Pastor Dennis Perger of Jordan Lutheran Church, Paul Bloedorn from Thrivent Financial; and John Schmitt, Village President of Browntown and Construction Supervisor.

After a brief ceremony, we had the symbolic turning of the dirt. Then a “people house” was constructed and the roof was raised by the families who have partnered with Green County Habitat to build these homes. The Browntown Dairy Queen made an appearance with a cheese tray to share, cookies and lemonade were served afterwards at the Park.