Habitat Families Received the Keys to Their New Homes

A Message from Our CEO

We are so happy for our newest Austin Habitat homeowners as they spend their first beautiful spring season in their brand new homes. I want to congratulate Tequila, Jose & Mercedes, Lernis & Yaima, Viorica & Vladimir, who just closed on their homes.

Here is what they have to say about their journey to homeownership:

Tequila says, “It’s challenging being one person having to do everything for two people plus myself, but if you want something, you are going to work for it. You are going to push and work harder to get what you want.” That is precisely what this single mother did for her daughters. She worked hard to give them not only a home but all of the opportunities that go with safe, stable housing.

Jose & Mercedes came to the United States to better provide for their family scattered across the globe. Now they can help their children and grandchildren with the money they are saving with their affordable mortgage. They now have a home that their family can come to visit once the pandemic is over.

Viorica and Vladimir are happy that their new home is within walking distance of their child’s school. Viorica can go and help her child’s teacher when they are back in the classroom teaching. They can also have even more family time as they walk to and from school together for years to come.

Lernis & Yaima emigrated from Cuba to have more opportunities for their growing family. Having a family was their dream, and after moving to the United States, they were blessed with a son. This year, they can now start their new life in their new home alongside their two-year-old son.

More than ever, families need the security and stability of a decent home that they can afford. The uncertainty so many of us feel today, far too many families have felt for a lifetime — if not generations. When any disaster hits, it is always those who struggle most who suddenly find themselves struggling even more. Austin Habitat for Humanity has the opportunity to play a part in helping families change course. This spring, we provided homes to five children, seven immigrants, two grandparents, and a single mother. Thank you for helping support these homeowners receive the keys to their brand new home.