HOMEOWNER SPOTLIGHT

Dear Volunteers and future homeowners,

Becoming a Habitat Homeowner has truly blessed my life. I have always wanted to own a home; I just didn’t know how I was going to do it. After getting denied for a mortgage on my own and for not having enough credit history, I had given up.

Week’s later Tonya walked in to my work to promote a sign-up for Habitat. This was something I had done in the past but I just never quite made the cut. After a short conversation with Tonya, I had decided to give it another try.

When I got the call that I was to be a potential homeowner, I could not believe it.

It was a long summer of hard work but once those keys were placed in my hand, I truly knew it was worth it.

Now when I leave work to go home and I approach my street I look forward to seeing my house. And when I put the key in the lock and open the door; I thank God, Habitat for Humanity and all the Volunteers and family members who help me achieve my dream. The sweat equity that we all put into my home was well worth it because my children now have a safe, clean and healthy home to live in because so many people cared.

I just want to thank Habitat for Humanity for changing my life from renter to homeowner and making me feel like a true member of a community and neighborhood.

My children can’t wait to ride their bikes on the street in front of their house this summer.

Sincerely Rockford’s newest homeowner,

Betty Woodard

Habitat for Humanity International is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry, working in partnership with people in need to build and renovate decent, affordable housing. The houses then are sold to those in need at no profit and with no interest charged.