Officials say donation from Trinity Lutheran Church is making a difference.
Habitat for Humanity of Berks County has a new addition to its fleet — an acquisition made possible thanks to a donation from Trinity Lutheran Church in Reading.
Officials of the nonprofit organization said they recently purchased a used dump truck with the funds received from the church, and it’s already making a big difference.
Mike Rodino, director of construction for Habitat, said the truck has provided its crew with financial and logistical advantages. Instead of renting expensive dumpsters for each construction site — a cost that can quickly add up — the organization is now able to haul debris directly to the landfill in the new truck.
He said this is especially important given the narrow streets where Habitat builds, which can make placing a dumpster on-site nearly impossible.
The truck bears a custom vinyl wrap, funded by Construction Masters Services of Sinking Spring, reflecting the purpose behind its mission.
“The truck has been a game-changer,” Rodino said. “It’s helped us cut costs and increase efficiency. We also use it to haul materials like bags of cement, mulch and topsoil from local vendors, which supports other local businesses and keeps our projects moving.”
Timothy Daley, executive director of Habitat, said the funding from Trinity Lutheran Church allowed the nonprofit to purchase the truck without dipping into its general operations budget. That means more resources can be dedicated directly to the organization’s core mission of building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable.
“We’re deeply grateful to both Trinity Lutheran Church and Construction Masters Services,” he said. “This partnership is a great example of how community support fuels our work — literally and figuratively.”
The Rev. Hans Becklin of Trinity Lutheran said generosity is a core value of his congregation and one they share with Habitat.
“It only made sense for us to help Habitat build more houses throughout Berks County by equipping them with the right tools,” he said.
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