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This past weekend, as the sun rose on the island, Maui Habitat for Humanity invited me to their annual Build-a-Thon, taking place in Paukukalo.
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The huge team of volunteers took on the immense task of rebuilding two homes in the neighborhood from the foundation up.
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The job had its perk though, an incredible view of both the ocean and the West Maui Mountains from the rooftop.
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I was there in the early morning hours and got to see the trusses go up on the roof, weatherstripping windows and the prepping of the lanai.
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Everyone seemed in good spirits and very focused on the task at hand. I felt like I was on the set of Extreme Home Makeover with all the work going on at the houses at the same time.
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Trusses were going up on the roof while the outside was being weather stripped and painted. Incredible!
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Check out the view for the roofing team!
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Thanks to the dozens of talented volunteers who made this day happen and for contributing your time and skills to a new home for a needy family. For volunteer opportunities, check out
www.habitat-maui.org.
A hui hou,
Aubrey
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