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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.
Family and Current Housinge 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.
Aaron was born and spent her early years in the Stark County area before moving to Florida with her family as a child. They lived in rentals throughout her upbringing, often moving every year, which left Aaron longing for stable housing for her own son. After struggling to make a living in Florida, she returned to Stark County, where she currently resides and has been in her current rental for five years. The rental has several issues: the upstairs windows do not open, posing a fire hazard, and the front door is not secure and opens easily. Leaks from the toilet have caused mold in the bathroom and kitchen, and the house is difficult to keep warm in winter due to a drafty attic and lack of insulation. Additionally, there have been several recent car break-ins, adding to her safety concerns. Aaron’s attempts to secure a mortgage on the open market were denied due to her income. In spring 2024, Aaron successfully completed all the homebuyer education requirements. She attended mandatory classes on financial wellness and home maintenance, gaining essential knowledge for homeownership. Alongside other families in the program, she demonstrated her commitment by contributing sweat equity hours to help build homes for other Habitat partner families. This experience highlighted her resilience and proactive approach to improving her family’s circumstances.
A Bright Future
Upon acceptance into the Habitat program, Aaron was working at group homes for two different companies, assisting developmentally disabled individuals in living independently. Despite her full-time job and commitment to her Habitat hours, she also attended cosmetology school and graduated with her license this past spring. She is thrilled to have the opportunity to work in a field she loves. Aaron describes her son, Kaiden, as very smart and an avid reader. He enjoys creating his own board and card games, is deeply interested in coding, and aspires to develop his own video game. Together, they enjoy going on walks and watching movies. In the summertime, they love swimming and having water fights, and they also enjoy taking their dog, Honey, out for adventures. Aaron believes this home will be life-changing. She looks forward to having a safe place where she can continue raising her son. She has often dreamed of Kaiden waking up in his own home, and now that dream is within reach.
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- Address:
- 420 6th Street Southwest
- Massillon, OH 44647
- USA
- Time:
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Oct 18, 2024 8:30am
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Jan 23, 2025 2:30pm 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.