Habitat for Humanity- Freeborn/Mower dedicated its 19th house in Austin on Sunday. Located at 913 13th Ave. S.E, this newly completed house became the residence of the family of Tammy and John Kones and children, Jaidyn and Serenity.

Pastor Mark Hewett of Rochester participated in the dedication and blessing of the house and family.

The public was invited to tour the house before the carpet was installed, finishing work was completed and the family moved in.

Leading the dedication was Don Hebert, Habitat affiliate president, and Dwayne Faragan, Family Support committee chair. Keith Bames, the site supervisor, recognized the contributions of the other volunteers.

This home was the thirtieth constructed in the two county area for families who have qualified and chose to partner with Habitat in the building and buying. Families must be low income but able to buy the house without paying interest on the mortgage. They contribute to the building by helping and doing other volunteer work. It’s called “sweat equity.”

“Habitat is dedicated to helping families living in substandard housing to find decent, affordable places to live in this community This is the first house our affiliate has completed this summer,” said President Don Hebert.