Magic, Jewett Help Build Habitat for Humanity Home

ORLANDO – As more than a dozen volunteers were painting the exterior of her soon-to-be home and while another handful of helpers were working on indoor construction projects, a grateful and ultra-elated Shawntia Benton began envisioning all the wonderful things she has to look ahead to.

Beyond just thinking about how she is going to furnish the inside of the three-bedroom home or brainstorming some ideas for the front lawn and backyard, the 25-year-old is ecstatic knowing she is about to move to a safe neighborhood where she and her two sons can be happy and healthy.

This momentous change in the Syracuse, N.Y. native’s life was made possible thanks to Habitat for Humanity and contributions…