During a sales meeting back in January 2008, Kodak's Graphic Communications Group committed to sponsor a Habitat for Humanity home in New Orleans. By partnering with NOAHH (New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity), the GCG team laid the ground-work (literally) for Tula Lindsay and her family to achieve the American dream of homeownership. The home construction began with what was appropriately titled a "wall raising" ceremony that took place on July 15, 2009. With the support of many local volunteers, NOAHH began the approximately 4 month project.





While many of us were unable to personally attend the wall raising event, I am happy to share photos of this momentous occasion. A special thanks to Debra Benson who will be volunteering her time during construction, as well as coordinating with a local Kodak customer - the Louisiana Print Shop and the NGPA -- National Government Printing Association, to offer landscaping services at the Habitat house.



In an otherwise dismal economy, and in a city ravaged by Hurricane Katrina a few years back, this is certainly a bright spot worthy of recognition.

Stay tuned as we get closer to the completion date & dedication ceremony when the home will officially be presented to this deserving family.