Sept. 15, 2008

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The University of Memphis softball team aided Habitat for Humanity on Saturday, September 13 in building a home in the Memphis area.

The Tigers spent four and a half hours in the morning working on putting up the framing of the home. This is the second-straight year the U of M worked with Habitat for Humanity.

Habitat for Humanity is an international ecumenical Christian housing ministry that aims to eliminate substandard housing and make safe, healthy and affordable shelter for all people a matter of conscience and action.

Since its founding in 1983, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Memphis (HFHGM) has built 309 homes in partnership with Memphis-area families and generous, community-minded businesses, faith-based organizations and individuals.

HFHGM makes home ownership affordable for families who would not otherwise be able to achieve "The American Dream" by not charging interest or profit on the mortgage and keeping the cost of construction low through the use of volunteer labor.