BURRILLVILLE – A home dedication for the two local veterans who built their own duplex at 57-59 Oakland School St. through Habitat For Humanity was held on Sunday.
Scott Glaude, 53, and David Collins, 61, both disabled veterans of the Army National Guard, spent over two years building their homes alongside Habitat Volunteers and officially moved into the duplex at the end of February, said Linda Plays, executive director of Habitat For Humanity of West Bay/Northern Rhode Island.
“Today we don’t just celebrate a home, we celebrate hope, community and stability,” Plays said at the dedication ceremony. “This project reflects the current and future needs of Scott and David.”
The veterans spent every Saturday during construction working on their home and earning the 300 hours of “sweat equity” required by Habitat for Humanity. Glaude more than doubled his hours, even bringing his nephew along to help out, and said he misses working on the duplex.
“I miss coming here on Saturdays and hanging with the guys. I’m going to help on the next house,” he said. “I love to pay it forward.”…