Editor's note: The following is a press release from Roxbury Latin.

On December 28, West Roxbury residents Dan Pereira and Patrick Barry, along with six Roxbury Latin classmates and two faculty members, took part in a Habitat for Humanity build in Roslindale.

They performed a variety of tasks on one of Greater Boston Habitat’s newer projects: a foreclosed home undergoing a complete renovation that will result in a 3-bedroom unit and a 4-bedroom unit. The building is currently in the early stages of renovation, and the work of the RL group focused on improving its structural stability and safety.