El Reno
 

As Margaret Mead said, “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it’s the only thing that ever has.”  Citizens in El Reno are bringing about positive changes in that community, one house at a time, making the future brighter for Oklahoma families and the community through partnership with Central Oklahoma Habitat.

Central Oklahoma Habitat's first El Reno homes, at 500 W. Owens and 607 S. Miles, were built in October and November of 2004 during two-week blitz builds.  We extend grateful thanks to the donors of these first properties - the City of El Reno and Russell Murray Hospice, Inc. - as well as to Bank of Union in El Reno for very generously funding construction of our first home at 500 W. Owens.  Thanks also to King Electric for donating the complete electrical installation on both homes, and to all the area volunteers and businesses that helped to make these homes happen.

The involvement of these individuals and businesses is what drives Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity, and makes simple, decent, affordable homes happen in communities all over the greater Oklahoma City metro area...homes that are good for families and good for the community.

Our third home at 815 S. Bickford was constructed in February 2005, in another two-week blitz format.  The property was donated by a private individual, and King Electric again provided power to the house!  Churches, businesses, civic groups, and individuals once again provided monetary contributions and volunteer manpower, and had a lot of fun.

Check back later for more information on our 2006 El Reno build, dates still to be determined.

500 W. Owens

 

 

607 S. Miles

815 S. Bickford