Alabama Power Service Organization Dedicates 24Th Habitat Home In 20 Years

By Carla Davis

When Kimberly Collins received the keys to her new home in Pleasant Grove, her tears flowed freely.

Her dream of owning a home had finally come true, with the help of Alabama Power Service Organization-Magic City Chapter volunteers and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. APSO, together with the IBEW, built a Habitat for Humanity home for Collins and her family. On Friday, the 10-day build culminated with a dedication ceremony where volunteers presented the home to Collins and her three children, Kamron, 15, Kamari, 11, and JaMerriah, 6.

“I just want to say thank you to the Alabama Power Service Organization, Habitat and all the volunteers,” said Collins. “This means so much to me and my family. It’s a blessing, and it has been a great experience.”

Including this house, the Magic City Chapter has joined with Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity to build 24 houses in 20 years. The first home was built in response to the devastating April 8, 1998, tornadoes that swept Alabama.

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