for breaking news visit www.couriersun.com october 17, 2013 • The Courier SUN 33 NO PLACE LIKE HOME Family gets house thanks to Habitat for Humanity BY MAGGIE HAYES [email protected] Dawnette Dixon finally has her own home and even a backyard, fixed up by none other than a former president. Habitat for Humanity acquired five New York City Housing Authority (NCYHA) homes in the borough that were abandoned, boarded up and a “blight” in the community. One of those homes was on 112th Road in Jamaica, which was vacant for roughly two decades. It is also the home Dixon, her son and daughter will be moving into early next year. “We said to the city, we’ll turn the homes around,” said Neil Hetherington, CEO of Habitat for Humanity NYC. Hetherington and the Habitat team hosted the 30th Annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project to build and repair homes citywide. President Carter, 89, and his wife have been working with the group for almost 30 years, and the Jamaica home was part of a country-wide tour fixing houses. Carter worked the power tools and his wife moved slabs of wood, all part of constructing a new deck for Former president Jimmy Carter, 89, helped Habitat for Humanity fix the Jamaica home where Dawnette Dixon and her family will soon live. the Dixons. Hundreds of volunteers and the Dixons themselves worked on the new house. Construction is estimated to be complete in six to eight weeks. As well as cleaning up the once-vacant home, Habitat for Humanity makes upkeep for the home affordable for people like Dixon, 53, who works for the Department of Health. They receive government grants and state mortgages which can make living affordable in the long haul. “Now they have the pride and dignity associated THE COURIER/Photo by Maggie Hayes with not only building their home, but paying for their home,” Hetherington said. “It’s helping in a dignified way.” Dixon, who lived in Brooklyn for most of her life, “can’t explain how excited” she is. She is moving to the home from a cramped apartment in Prospect Park. “This is a change of environment, a change of scenery and a new life,” she said. “Even if I don’t have anything in the house, as long as I’m living there, I’m happy.” House(BWwoman):Layout 1 2/10/11 12:27 PM Page 1 Ready to enjoy, a richer, safer, independent lifestyle? For the best value in senior independent living, take a closer look at Flushing House! Not-for-Profit Flushing House 38-20 Bowne Street Flushing, New York 11354 freedom, friendship support in a lively, congenial atmosphere at Flushing House, the dedicated, not-for-profit senior community in the heart of Queens. It's everything you could ask for in a quality, affordable senior residence. Private apartments with kitchenettes and services from $2250/month. hour Continental breakfast, lunch, dinner Weekly linen Onsite home health agency • Ongoing recreation/activity programs • Computer learning & fitness centers • Frequent trips in our own van Flushing House celebrate living every day™ For the best value in senior living, call us today! www.flushinghouse.com 718-762-3198 Seniors enjoy freedom, friendship and support in a lively, congenial atmosphere at Flushing House, the dedicated, not-for-profit senior community in the heart of Queens. It's everything you could ask for in a quality, affordable senior residence. Private apartments with kitchenettes and services from $2400/month. • 24-hour security • Continental breakfast, lunch, dinner • Weekly housekeeping/linen services • Onsite home health agency & clinic Ongoing activity Computer learning & fitness centers Frequent trips in our own van • Call 800-345-4571 to learn about United Lifeline -- our personal emergency response service gives seniors independence and safety Dr. SEUNG K. KIM, M.D. PHYSICAL MEDICINE REHABILITATION & PAIN MANAGEMENT Dr. Kim announces the immediate offering of Laser Therapy in the Queens area. The addition of this exciting and effective technology is part of Dr. Kim’s continued investment in advanced technologies and progressive procedures in the field of rehabilitation and pain management. Laser Therapy Effectively treats: • Tendon and ligament injuries • Soft tissue injuries • Muscle strains and tears • Sore muscles and joints • Degenerative joint conditions • Neurological pain • Chronic non-healing wounds • General pain • Musculoskeletal disorders • Pre and post-surgical treatment • Anti-inflammation application • Specific neurological conditions Benefits of Laser Therapy • Rapid relief of pain • Strong ant-inflammatory effect • Timely healing of sprains and strains • Rapid recovery of the structural integrity of injured region • Immediate improvement of local blood circulation • Rapid repair of superficial injuries, such as wounds and ulcers VISIT OUR WEBSITE WWW.PAINMANAGEMENTQUEENS.COM 35-20 147TH ST. FLUSHING, SUITE #1D 718-321-2870
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