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e want to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience when you volunteer with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. Please click here or keep scrolling to learn what you can expect before you begin.
e want to make sure you have a safe and enjoyable experience when you volunteer with Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio. Please click here or keep scrolling to learn what you can expect before you begin.
Family and Current Housing Michelle applied to the Habitat program while residing in a two-bedroom trailer with her daughter, Miyah. The trailer presented numerous challenges, including air leaks around doors and windows, making it difficult to maintain a comfortable temperature. In extreme cases, Michelle has to resort to using the oven for warmth. The porch entrance has saggy steps with rotting wood, and the cabinets are pulling away from the wall, raising concerns. Michelle also noted animals digging under the trailer, and safety issues arose in the community due to neighbors involved in drug-related activities. The pervasive smell of drugs has caused headaches for Miyah. Compounding matters, Miyah’s bedroom is opposite the trailer, and Michelle, concerned about her daughter’s epilepsy and seizures, must share a bed with her for safety when she is having an episode. Attempts to secure a conventional mortgage were unsuccessful due to student loan debt. She heard about the Habitat program from a current Habitat homeowner and wanted to pursue the opportunity to own a home. This spring, Michelle will participate in homebuyer educational classes, covering financial wellness, home maintenance, and essential topics to prepare families for homeownership. Michelle, with her vibrant personality, is eager to glean valuable insights from the experience and fulfill her dream of purchasing a Habitat home.
A Bright Future Michelle is employed as a Youth Service and Support Administrator at the Stark County Board of Development Disability. Michelle and Miyah share enjoyable moments watching movies and indulging in pizza on the weekends. They also find joy in attending church and spending quality time with family. Michelle eagerly anticipates the prospect of owning an affordable and secure home for her family.
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- Address:
- 440 Tremont Avenue Southeast
- Massillon, OH 44646
- USA
- Time:
- Aug 07, 2024 8:15am - 1:00pm ET
In Support of Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio
As a grassroots Christian housing ministry serving Stark, Carroll, Tuscarawas, Harrison, and Jefferson Counties, Habitat for Humanity East Central Ohio is driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live. People partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. To learn more, visit habitateco.org.