HFHP hosts ‘Building Hope’ gala in Eatonton

  • Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED
    Members of the Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County Board of Directors and staff join Justice Verda Colvin (center) at last week’s Building Hope Gala, where the Lake Country community helped raise more than $100,000 for affordable housing. CONTRIBUTED

    Habitat for Humanity of Putnam County (HFHP) celebrated a landmark event last Thursday with its 2nd annual Building Hope Gala at Barrel 118 in downtown Eatonton. 

    HFHP raised more than $100,000 through generous sponsors and a lively “Building the House of Hope” fundraiser that united the entire room in support of local families.

    The gala drew more than 150 attendees who came together to champio…