The DeKalb County Board of Education claimed first place for “Best Chili” and “Best Decorated Booth” at the 11th Annual Habitat for Humanity Chili Cook-Off and Bake Sale Friday at the county complex.
“We had a great turnout for the Chili Cook-off. All the teams did a great job with their chili, and the bake sale was also a huge success. Many thanks to all the teams and those who donated baked goods. Over $3,000 was raised for Habitat today, and we are thankful to the community for supporting this fun event,” said Tecia Puckett Pryor, Development Committee member. “Just last month, we completed our Fifth Habitat home in DeKalb County and are making plans for our sixth house to be built in 2015. The Chili Cook-off is an important fundraiser for Habitat and money raised will be used in our ongoing construction costs,” said Pryor.
Receiving second place for “Best Chili” and “Best Decorated Booth” was the “The Courthouse Gang” from the DeKalb County Officials.
“Team MTNG – Cooking with Gas” from Middle Tennessee Natural Gas and “The Bean Counters” from Tom Janney, CPA and Associates tied for third place in the “Best Chili” competition. MTNG also received third place for “Best Decorated Booth”.
Other participants included “Hot Checks Chili” from DeKalb Community Bank; “Just Chilin” from Center Hill Realty; “No Liability Chili” from the DeKalb County Bar Association; and a team from Cumberland Adaptive.
Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County is a locally run affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates houses in partnership with volunteers and families in need, regardless of their ethnic or religious background. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged. To contact Habitat for Humanity of DeKalb County, please call 615-215-8181.
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