Family Stories

During this coronavirus outbreak, Meghan represents so many in our community--a hardworking parent who just wants a safe, healthy future for her family.

“Habitat gives us the opportunity to achieve the things we want to do when it comes to raising our children. And the opportunity to have a better life. We’re just so grateful.”

"Without Habitat I would never, ever have a home.”

“There’s always been this landlord who tells you what to do, what not to do,” adds Jacob. “And I’m excited to finally be that person, you know. To have a castle.”

“It’s just profound the strength of what women really have,” she says. “Like, you think that men build houses, you know. And really it’s amazing—I thought how privileged I am to have all these [...]

Daniel has lived in rental homes his whole life. But that’s all about to change.

After renting the same house for 7 years, Adier is excited to be putting down roots in a home that his family can share for generations.

Mary Catherine's life changed forever after a rare flesh-eating bacteria infected her nearly 20 years ago. She had 24 surgeries in a matter of weeks, and both legs had to be amputated to ensure [...]

When asked what strength means to Mena, she said, “Strength comes from the union of the family. From being together and relying on each other. We’ve come a long way together. That’s where our [...]

“The weight on our shoulder was, ‘How are we going to pay for this?” says Albert, “And then we thought—why not try Habitat?”