Robert, a single dad to two children, moved into his Habitat home in December. Robert prides himself on being a hard worker and a contributing member of his community. He regularly volunteers at his church.

“Getting and building a home for my family is my ultimate accomplishment, like when I found myself alone with my two kids and had to be both Dad and Mom to succeed. I feel so good about myself, and it has changed my life in so many ways. I feel more independent, accomplished, and successful.

The embarrassment I feel for not having a better home for my children is gone. I have lived in the Lakeside community for a long time. This is my home and having a home of my own here is a dream come true.”

A single mother to two children, a son and daughter, will be the future homeowner of a Habitat for Humanity home. While she was pregnant with her daughter, she had to leave a dangerous marriage with just the clothes her and her son were wearing. They lost everything.

On a single income, it was difficult to find an affordable home. I want to show my kids that hard work and honesty can pay off. This home means we will have a place where we can start rebuilding our lives. We can create new, good memories, and have a safe place to play and grow. This means getting our lives back, having a future, having something to look forward to when we have lost all hope.”

Jonathan and Hosanna are parents to two daughters and two sons. Finding an affordable place to live has been difficult for this growing family.

“Our family is very appreciative of the opportunity to own our own home. This is such a blessing for us, and we are super thankful.

The affordable mortgage will help us to financially get back on our feet. Our family is growing, and this home will give us the space our children need.

Being homeowners, we are responsible for the home and those responsibilities will also be good lessons for our children.”

"My son and I are so proud to own a home that I provided a majority of the sweat equity for alongside family, friends and other members of our community.

Homeownership provides an environment where my son and I can thrive, consistency that a rental does not, and a home that we will care for and live in for decades. Another way that home ownership will positively impact my life is that I will be investing in not only a home for us but also a piece of property that will become a haven for myself, my family, and potentially future generations."

“A Habitat House benefits my family in many ways. This program gets us into a home to call ours. It is affordable and such a blessing. My children get a bigger space to live in and a yard they can play in. This home will keep us warmer in the winter.”

"I can’t wait to sleep in my new room for the first time and play Barbies with my friends. Thank you Habitat crew for what you did for my family." -Girl, 7

"I can’t wait to play in our big yard and roll down the hill in the front yard. I can’t wait to have a sleep over with my family in our living room watching our favorite movies. Thank you so so so much!" -Boy, 5

"I can’t wait to play cars in our big yard. I can’t wait to run around our house. I can’t wait to play in the dirt. Thank you for everything." - Boy, 9

“This means a lot to us. We are so thankful and appreciate the opportunity to have a home of our own. We were excited to help build our home and help other families with their homes too.

We wanted our children to have somewhere stable and safe to call home. We didn’t have enough room for all of us… our two boys slept in the living room. Giving them a room of their own means everything to us. We have worked very hard for this opportunity

To Tracy and her 3 children, homeownership was a huge success in the next chapter of their lives.

After going through a divorce, Tracy had to return to work to provide for her children.

A Habitat home was a major step in gaining her freedom and stability for the family. This home has not only become their haven, but it their cozy spot for making new memories as a family.

“Growing up with a single mom and sister, life was never very stable for us. We were constantly moving from rental to rental until my mom bought her first home when I was 14.”

“I wanted my daughter to have her own room and not sleep in a closet under the stairs, and whether we're enjoying our days in the back yard or the kids are riding their bikes out front, I can feel confident in their safety.”