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Construction Kick-off Groundbreaking of Two New Habitat for Humanity Homes in Desert Hot Springs

By Desert Star Staff

Earlier this year, the City of Desert Hot Springs and Habitat for Humanity

Coachella Valley broke ground on two donated lots in Desert Hot Springs that will soon be affordable homes for the Sotelo and Gonzalez families. It is a day of celebration, a time to show our appreciation for their commitment and hard work to help build a better community and life for them and their children.

The ceremony was led by Mayor Scott Matas, Mayor Pro Tem Roger Nunez, Jan Pye, Russell Betts, and Gary Gardner Council members of the City and several representatives from the DHS Police Department. Firefighters from Engine 36 joined them, their shiny fire engine, and most importantly, the two families and their friends who will work with us to build their homes and futures.

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, the

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