Grade schoolers make stepping stones

Seven families will be able to enjoy a splash of color in addition to their newly built homes by Habitat for Humanity of the New River Valley.

Sixty third-grade students from Floyd Elementary, their teachers, and students from Floyd County High School recently met at the high school to create beautifully decorated concrete stepping stones for the seven townhomes under construction on Newtown Road.

“We are very excited about this. It is a great opportunity for the kids to get involved and give back to their local community,” stated Brenda Sternfeld, Volunteer Coordinator at Habitat NRV.

The stepping stone project is the first partnership between Habitat NRV and Floyd Elementary School. However, they plan to continue working together through student involvement for future construction in Floyd and the rest of New River Valley.

The seven homes on Newtown Rd will each have three bedrooms, two baths, and zero-step entry into the homes. Four units will be ADA accessible with a bed and full bath on the first floor. Construction is expected to complete this fall. Families interested in applying for one of the seven townhomes are encouraged to download an application from their website, habitatnrv.org.