For Greg “Aaron” Anderson, becoming a homeowner gave him the chance to provide his daughter, Lyric, with a safer, more stable life. Before partnering with Habitat for Humanity, Aaron and Lyric lived in a one-bedroom rental home that had several ongoing problems. Leaks from both the roof and basement damaged their belongings, the windows would not fully close, and the conditions inside and outside the home often felt unsafe. Aaron, a single father who works full-time as a Trai

We recently partnered with Debra, a homeowner who has lived in her house for 21 years. Like many seniors in our community, Debra found herself facing housing challenges outside her budget. After a series of heavy rains with water leaking into her home, Debra reached out to Habitat.

“It’s really happening,” says Taleah. “I’m going to be a homeowner.” For years, Taleah has faced challenges in her current living situation—flooding that led to mold in the ceiling, loud music from neighbors at all hours, and complaints about her autistic child’s stimming. On top of that, the space is simply too small for her growing family. Taleah and her four children, ages 9 months to 7 years, currently share a two-bedroom apartment. Every week, Taleah drives her kids past

Sylvia and Janie are sisters and Habitat homeowners on the same street in Mt. Auburn. In April, both sisters paid off their mortgages. They