Habitat for Humanity dedicates 130th home in Fresno County

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Habitat for Humanity Fresno County has now dedicated 130 homes to local families.

The Xiong family got they keys to a 1,300 square foot, four bedroom, two bathroom home.

It's located in the Hope Village subdivision off of Chestnut in Southeast Fresno.

The Xiongs came to the United States in 2005 after living in a Thai refugee camp. They were introduced to the Habitat idea from their sponsors -- and put in 500 hours of sweat equity.

Habitat for Humanity Fresno County has served 155 families over the past 30 years. That includes the building of new homes and renovations to others.