Project Playhouse Gives Back

CAMBRIDGE, OH – For some kids, a playhouse is just a place to play. But on July 29th in Guernsey County, it became something much bigger. Local businesses sponsored playhouses for children, and in doing so, helped support Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes.

The Guernsey County Habitat for Humanity held its annual Project Playhouse, bringing together volunteers and sponsors to paint and assemble custom playhouses for local families. Each one is designed to give children a safe place to play and dream.

“I can’t wait. I’m so excited. We have one little boy who was just diagnosed with autism. So, his house has all kinds of sensory toys inside of it. That’s exciting. Each child got to pick their favorite color and what they like. One little boy likes Paw Patrol, and one little girl likes dinosaurs. So, we got to make it special for them.” Julie Burger, Habitat for Humanity Board Member, said.

Once the final brushstroke dried and the last pieces were in place, the playhouses were presented to local children. Beyond the smiles, every project also helps build something even bigger, the money raised supports Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes for families right here in the community.

“I was asked to come help fundraise to get us closer to our goal of $150,000 to do a rebuild in our community. So, I recommended a project that brings in a lot of money. It’s exciting, it gives back to kids, it gets businesses involved, and it gets the community involved. So, we did it and we raised over $30,000.” Habitat for Humanity Committee Member, Geno Riley, said.

These playhouses may be built for fun, but their impact reaches far beyond the backyard. Every project helps Habitat for Humanity continue building homes, and stronger communities across the county.

The Habitat for Humanity encouraged anyone interested in supporting its mission or learning more about future projects to visit their website or Facebook page.