A flood of tears, joy, and applause in central Hamilton on Friday, as five families received the keys to new homes.
The Habitat for Humanity project on Sherman Avenue North was years in the making, supported by volunteer groups, the federal government, and donors.
The families contributed 500 hours of volunteer work, and pay a geared-to-income mortgage as they partner with the organization.
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