August 26, 2013 (North Chili, NY) ─ Over 20 Westwood Commons residents and their family members participated in the DePaul Senior Living Community’s seventh annual walk to benefit Flower City Habitat for Humanity on August 20.

Pictured here, Westwood Commons residents Margaret Orsburn, Ruby Brown and Louise Ziegler prepare for the start of the annual charity walk; resident Carol Rath takes a stroll with Kenneth Habicht, a family member of another resident, and Louise Ziegler takes a break from walking for a group photo with family.

A non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, Habitat for Humanity International has built more than 300,000 homes since its inception in 1976. The Flower City Habitat for Humanity builds seven to ten homes every year, with the total at 180 as of this year.

Pictured here, Flower City Habitat for Humanity Development and Communications Manager Teresa Bianchi accepts a check for $360 from Westwood Commons resident Jean Roda and Administrator Karen Shaffer.

Past recipients of Westwood Commons’ charity walks have included the Chili Volunteer Ambulance Service, Aurora House, the Chili Fire Department, the Al Sigl Center, the Chili Rotary Club’s wheelchair fund, and a local food shelf.

For more information about Westwood Commons, please contact Administrator Karen Shaffer at (585) 293-2060 or visit us on Facebook.