Last fall I met with the truly inspiring Trudy Merritt. The North Platte Area Habitat for Humanity Fund raising Committee thought hosting a 5K run would be a fun way to bring attention to our 50th House build. Since I know nothing about running, let alone hosting, a 5K run I went directly to the expert, Trudy Merritt. This lady coordinates the Platte River Fitness Series here in North Platte so it is safe to say, she knows her stuff. The evening we met our Construction Coordi

I've often heard what a good organization Habitat for Humanity is. Once, while having a minor procedure in the hospital, the nurse asked what type of work I do. I responded, "I work for Habitat for Humanity." She gasped and nearly shouted, "I LOVE YOU GUYS!" I just smiled. One could say that reaction comes from the work we do, build homes for low-income families. At this affiliate we build three a year. That is what we can manage with the volunteers we have and the funds w