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The long-awaited openi� of Han�a�i's �Iome at 9�
County Line Road z'ri Tequ�sta vui� c�cC�ta�,Monday, wiih
a"Golden Key" cer�erizony, beginning at nr�n.
The euent vt�ill hnnc�� t1�� contr��srs;, �olunteers,
suppliers and 1oca1 c�ffici� who w�r� tagether for
more than �. �ear Ea tnake`a o�e=sto�Y �d�tig that
once haused a smallchurcli into �� and`inviting
home.
Pregnant vsromen will find Hann�xs H�z�te a place
where they vviil� be vstelcomed��s t�ie� a�ait ��ir deliv-
exy, have counseiing an� advice xm keep�tg the child
or placing the baby wi#h acloptive parerlts, learn life
skills �and have the oppo�tunity to ecix�plete t�,ieir
education.
In the present building, Hannah's Home can accom-
modate eight pregnant wo�en, but its officials ho� to
add to the facility.
Carol Beres£ord, wife of Tequesta First Baptist Ghureh
pastor Paul: Beresford, is found�r. of Hannah's Home, in
Tequesta and a sister facility �n 1vIentor, O�.io.
She hasn't done it alone. There have been seores
of volunteers, `including Lhose frvm Tequesta fire
and police departments, area churches and organiza-
tions and individuals who helped clean the building,
� create a new kitchen, build the separate rooms each
woman will occupy, plant a garden and paint the entire
building. ,
Many companies have stepped forwa•rd; such as Gunn
Glass, which provided new windows and Honae llepot,
'which is creating a small park area for the residents. '
It still needs help, particular2y ongoin.g funding, which
is not easy in this economy.
Those who are interested in being a part of the effort
` should call (561) 277-9823 or e-mail hhsf@hannahshornesf.
org.