Coming-of-age as a homeowner: Joelle’s story

Coming-of-age as a homeowner: Joelle’s story

For future homeowner Joelle, owning her own home is a coming-of-age accomplishment – a rite of passage. “It’s a personal accomplishment for myself as a woman to be able to do things for myself and by myself,” Joelle said. This single mom of two partnered with Habitat...
A chance for stability: Modline’s story

A chance for stability: Modline’s story

Future homeowner Modline and her 8-year-old daughter, Daniella, spent the last year searching for a stable place to live. Currently, they’re living in a one-bedroom apartment.

More than a house: Janessa’s Story

More than a house: Janessa’s Story

Janessa is clear on one thing: her journey to affordable homeownership is for her children. And she knows it’s about more than owning a home.

Striving to give his children a better life: Michael’s story

Striving to give his children a better life: Michael’s story

Editor’s note: Michael purchased his home in December 2019! Congratulations to Michael and his family! Thank you to our amazing supporters who helped give Michael a hand up to homeownership.  “Stability. Ownership. And pretty much mine.” That’s future homeowner...