St. Joseph Habitat for Humanity celebrated its 60th home Wednesday with a blessing.

A ribbon cutting ceremony and house blessing was held Wednesday morning at 723 S 14th Street to welcome the Griffith family into their new home.  Tiffany is the mother of three, Try-shon, Antonio and Harmony.  Habitat said she was employed with USA800 and was on her break at work when she found out she was going to be a Habitat homeowner.

“I was at a loss for words. I began to cry and was so overwhelmed and ecstatic at what this meant for my family,” Tiffany said.

Habitat Volunteer Coordinator, Rita Boyer said there were around 25 people in attendance at the blessing.

“It’s always great to see the family the day of the blessing,” Boyer said. “They’re so excited about getting in the home and knowing they’re always going to be able to wake up in the same place.”

In order for individuals to become Habitat home owners they have to go through an application processes, dedicate 400 hours of homeowner labor and purchase their home.

“We sell it to them with a no interest loan,” Boyer said.

Habitat is currently working on four more homes in St. Joseph including a home rehab.

Boyer said Habitat is always looking for volunteers.

“We look for anyone wanting to help us,” Boyer said. “Come with a great attitude, that’s all we ask.”

She said volunteers are needed on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays and can take part in-between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m.  Individuals or groups looking to volunteer can contact her at (816) 279-2552.