Potomac business helps others

Wednesday, July 26, 2006

On July 11, Michael Porter Denker, president and co-owner of Potomac-based Hopkins & Porter Construction, along with Harriet Finder, of Stuart Kitchens, and Peter Lukas, of Rockville Window & Door, presented a check for $5,000 to John Paukstis, executive director of Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County, at opening ceremonies of the Big Train Baseball game at Shirley Povich Field in Cabin John Regional Park. Hopkins & Porter sought help for the project along with the Rotary Club of Potomac.

The 15 companies that participated with Hopkins & Porter were A A Ontko Plumbing and Heating, Architectural Ceramics, Carey Stouffer, Consistent Cleaning Service, Contemporary Exteriors, David Hall Drywall, Polytech Roofing, Potomac Horticulture, Professional Paint Service, Reliable Electric Associates, Rockville Window & Door, Stuart Kitchens, T A Bennett Masonry, Tony & Sons Heating & Air Conditioning and Universal Floors.

This is the fourth consecutive year that Hopkins & Porter has helped raise money for Habitat for Humanity. Hopkins & Porter Construction is celebrating its 29th year doing residential remodeling, new home construction and handyman repairs throughout Washington, D. C. and Montgomery County.

Habitat for Humanity seeks to reduce substandard housing by providing a hand-up rather than a handout to help families to realize the dream of home ownership. Working in partnership with families, Habitat volunteers build affordable housing in Montgomery County. Countywide, it is estimated that 1,600 families have substandard housing, living without even such basics as indoor plumbing.

An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery County has finished 19 houses, all with volunteer help. Its newest project is building 24 town houses in Burtonsville.