Habitat for Humanity Dedicated 92nd House to the Otero Family

Flagler’s Habitat for Humanity dedicate a new home to Carmen and her son Cristyan Otero.

By Anastasia Pagello
| 4:30 p.m. July 31, 2015

Palm Coast Girl Scout Troop #872 with the Otero family from left to right: Rayann Raymond, Janay Williams, Eugenia Moore, Angel Rankin, Kaitlyn Barry, Cristyan Otero and his mother Carmen.

Director of Programs Joanne Folsom presents Cristyan and Carmen Otero with a house warming blanket.

Cristyan and Carmen Otero proudly cut the ribbon to enter their new home.

eautiful new home dedicated to the Otero Family.

Carmen and Cristyan Otero with many gifts from the supporting community.

Construction manager John Knox embraces house owner Carmen Otero

Executive Director for Flagler’s Habitat for Humanity Lindsay Elliot opens the dedication with Carmen Otero.

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Flagler County’s Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 92nd house built to the Otero family. Friday, July 31, was the family’s first time viewing the interior of the finished house. Carmen Otero and her children expressed gratitude for the generosity they have received from Habitat for Humanity and the community at large.

“I am so grateful for the kindness we have received. It really hits my heart,” said Cristyan Otero. “I will enjoy this house for years to come.”

“I think I’m going to cry,” was all Carmen Otero could manage to say. “Thank you all.”

Carmen Otero has given over 250 hours of volunteer service toward building homes within the community, as well as her own.

The Otero house took four months to complete with the many helping hands of the Otero family as well as Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build group, Collegiate Challenge group and John Knox’s construction crew. The build started at the end of March with the Collegiate Challenge crew and concluded in mid-July. For information about getting involved, contact Joanna Folsom at [email protected].