Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, will visit Denver next year to help build 11 new townhomes and repair up to 15 existing homes in the Globeville neighborhood in north Denver, of Metro Denver announced recently.
the visit that will be part of the 2013 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project, marking the 30th anniversary of the special Presidential Habitat for Humanity work.
In addition to construction work Oct. 6-11, the Carters will be part of a series of events throughout the week, including an opening ceremony, an exclusive dinner celebration and up to 26 dedication ceremonies, Habitat for Humanity said.
Carter, 88, was president from 1977 to 1981.
The former Georgia peanut farmer has since become known for his charitable work, especially through Habitat for Humanity. Each year since 1984, Carter and his wife have given a week of their time to help Habitat for Humanity, the Georgia-based charity that helps low-income people with housing needs.
The 2013 Carter Work Project will travel across the United States, visiting cities including Oakland and San Jose, Calif.; and New York.
