In the current economic climate, few Americans take for granted the dream of buying a home, and making a better life for their children.

The dream remains elusive for so many. But it was realized for two families when they received the keys to their new homes in an emotional dedication ceremony early Saturday afternoon.

Their modern, modest homes were built by Lancaster Area Habitat for Humanity.

New homebuyers Santa Gonzalez and Habtamu Kenea and Sara Buli will be the first residents of the Fairview Build, a neighborhood of 19 townhouses that Habitat is building on 1.3 acres at Fairview and Seymour streets.

Their homes were built with a $204,000 grant from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans. Local Lutheran congregations also sponsored the homes, and local businesses made in-kind donations. Proceeds from sales at Habitat ReStore, a building supply store operated by Lancaster Habitat, also went toward construction.

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