I wouldn’t be standing here without God. He is first in my life, forever. I want to thank Habitat and the community. All of the resources provided to me throughout this process have given me a path to this home. This foundation is about love, peace, joy, strength, and growth, and I am so very thankful for everyone who made this possible.
Habitat Families
We're homeowners!
“For a long time, I didn’t think homeownership was something I could achieve. It always felt just out of reach. But, I showed up, I put in the hours, and I kept going, even when it wasn’t easy.” LaToya, Habitat Homeowner
Our first home together
“Thank you for making this possible.” -Zachary + Amanda, Future Homeowners
A strong foundation
“My children will always have a place to come home to.” – India, Habitat Homeowner
Lashanda
Habitat Homeowner
Sam + Maya’s Story
For many years, their mother, Melania, dreamed of providing a safe and stable home for her children. She applied to the Habitat Homeownership Program several times, and early 2025 Melania was accepted. But just before she would begin her homeownership orientation, Melania tragically passed away from Stage 4 sarcoma cancer.
Their mom’s passing left Sam and Maya without their greatest advocate, but they were determined to continue the dream their mother had started.
Today, both are contributing to their 250 hours of sweat equity as they work through the Homeownership Program without their mom. They’re also building paths toward meaningful careers that serve others. Sam is studying biomedical engineering and hopes to become a surgeon, while Maya is pursuing a nursing degree.
We have been struggling for as long as we can remember, so getting this
opportunity quite literally feels like a miracle. We can’t thank everyone enough for helping us achieve our dreams.Sam
Future Homeowner
Becoming a homeowner will allow me to save thousands of dollars over time compared to the increasing cost of renting. Those savings will help me provide more opportunities for my children and build a stronger financial future for our family.
MEET SARA
Like many families facing rising housing costs, owning a home felt out of reach for Sara. As a mother of two boys, she looks forward to having a place where her children can grow up with the comfort of knowing they always have a safe place to call home.
The financial stability that comes with affordable homeownership will help Sara focus on her family’s future. With reduced housing costs compared to renting, she will be able to invest more in opportunities for her children and work toward long-term financial security.
Security, stability, and empowerment, that’s what this home means to me. I want to show my daughter that we can do hard things and achieve our goals.”
LAURA
Laura is a loving single mom who has built a life around helping others through her work with the Bureau of Disability Services. But, when it came to her own dreams of homeownership, doubt held her back.
For years, the uncertainty of rising rent left her anxious. Each lease renewal brought the same fear: How much more will it cost this time? She longed for stability, for a home where she and her daughter could feel safe, where they could put down roots and build a future.
“Change is difficult for me, but everyone has been so encouraging,” Laura shared. Now, as she works toward becoming a homeowner, she’s embracing that change with a new sense of confidence.
Every family deserves a safe, affordable place to live, learn, work, and play.
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