Some Waynesboro residents came out for the dedication of a Habitat for Humanity house going to a local family Sunday afternoon.

The house was built by more than 300 volunteers, putting in more than 2,000 hours of work.

Some singing, some memory sharing and a lot of thanks made the home dedication special for new homeowner Virginia Griffin.

"I am thrilled. This is a dream that I never thought would be possible for me," says Virginia.

She says this house means a lot to her.

"It means security. It means pride, I take pride in a home. And my children. My children and my granddaughter will have a future," says Virginia.

Her nine-year-old granddaughter, Tara Griffin, says she can't wait to get into her new bedroom.

"Well I'm really excited. I like my house," says Tara.

The family is currently living in an apartment. Virginia says apartment prices are getting expensive, so Habitat gave her a new opportunity.

"Habitat for Humanity has given me that chance to be a homeowner," says Virginia.

Habitat for Humanity Executive Director Rhonda Howdyshell says she's been anxiously awaiting the home dedication.

"When you change the life of just one family by making a difference, what more can you do in your life? You've done something good. It really does more for you than it does for the family," says Howdyshell.

Virginia says it was great seeing many of the volunteers she worked with to build her new home, since they've also become her family.

"Love them to pieces. Like I said, without volunteers this house wouldn't be here. They are priceless," says Virginia.

The Griffin family will spend about $350 a month on a mortgage. The house is also energy efficient, so the total house cost with utilities will only be about $600 a month.

The Griffin's will move in the first or second week of November.

Habitat for Humanity teamed up with Thrivent Financial for the house. Thrivent provided 65 percent of the funding, allowing Habitat to fund another home in Ethiopia.