Habitat for the Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley board member Carolyn Garrity, right, presents the keys to their new home in beverly to the Barry family – from left, Dayton, Kylar, Felicia, Presley, Payton, Paisley and Jacob. (Photo provided)

BEVERLY – Board members, volunteers and donors joined the Barry family for a formal dedication of Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley’s 118th house on Sunday afternoon.

Jacob and Felicia Barry and their four children were presented with keys to their home, after completing sweat equity time on their house and others. They are purchasing the home through Habitat with a zero-interest mortgage.

Sponsors of the home include the Mary M. Welch Advised Fund through the Parkersburg Area

Community Foundation, the Marietta Community Foundation, Marietta Welfare League and

State Farm, with donations of appliances from Whirlpool, flooring from Way Floor Covering,

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley board members, volunteers and donors gathered to dedicate the organization’s 118th house to the Barry family in Beverly Sunday. (Photo provided)

electrical box from State Electric, cabinetry and countertops from Top Shop, and toilets from

Parkersburg Plumbing.

Volunteers contributed 3,187 hours on the construction of this home, with many organizations and businesses providing lunches for volunteers as well.

“This is our second home we’ve built in Beverly, and we’ve really come to appreciate this community and their care for Habitat’s mission,” said Robin Stewart, Habitat executive director.

“Whether volunteering on the house or feeding the volunteers, they’ve come through to help

The Barry family’s new Habitat for Humanity home in Beverly was dedicated Sunday. (Photo provided)

us toward our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live.”

Habitat for Humanity of the Mid-Ohio Valley is celebrating 35 years of building in Washington and Wood counties.

More information on becoming a homeowner, a volunteer or a donor can be found online at www.habitatmov.com.