Bright Spot: Local volunteers build home in Kenya

Our Bright Spot shines on a global village of “neighbors” helping “neighbors” a half of a world away.

Greater Rochester Habitat for Humanity brought a team of 20 local volunteers last month to a small village of Nanyuki in Kenya to build a home for a woman and her family. They’re one of thousands in need in the area, where 65% of people lack adequate housing.

The build was capped off with a celebration by members of the village and the new homeowners as a way to express their gratitude…

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