HENRYVILLE, Ind. (WDRB) -- Volunteers from across Indiana and across the country are coming together in Henryville to help Habitat for Humanity rebuild homes that were destroyed by the March 2 tornado.
At least 200 homes across southern Indiana were destroyed during a tornado outbreak March 2, and another 1,000 homes were heavily damaged.
Now, more than seven months after the EF4 tornado swept through the town, there are still signs of destruction in the Twin Oaks subdivision. But volunteers from the Habitat from Humanity are stepping up the rebuild the community.
Despite the chilly morning air, the building blitz got underway early Monday in Henryville, Indiana this morning.
Gina Leckron, Director, Habitat for Humanity of Indiana, says even though their working on an accelerated timetable, says the new homes can't come soon enough for those who have been waiting for permanent housing for more than six months.
"So we are tickled that we can try to accelerate what we are doing so we can help them quicker and thy can have a good holiday in their new homes," Leckron said.
The victims who lost their homes will work alongside volunteers, playing an active role in the rebuilding process.
We spoke with Michael, from Elkhart, Indiana, who told us he's excited about the project.
"I've been volunteering with Habitat for a couple years now," Michael said. "The opportunity to spend a whole week doing it with a couple thousand people I've never met was too good to pass up."
The plan is to have the exteriors of the homes finished by the end of the week, with the ultimate goal of having the homes completed and ready for families to move into by Christmas.
Lowe's has donated $100,000 to the effort and is helping sponsor the project.
If you'd like to help, visit http://www.habitatindiana.org.
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