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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.
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Shardae grew up in the Canton area, living in low-income rentals. For the past five years, she and her children have lived in a private rental with serious issues: inoperable windows, water damage from an upstairs bathroom leaking into the kitchen, exposed electrical wires in several rooms, and a basement prone to flooding and mold. The kitchen breaker frequently trips, forcing the family to rely on power strips and extension cords, and the fire department once had to intervene due to a gas leak. Determined to break the cycle of housing instability, Shardae has worked tirelessly to improve her financial standing after being denied a conventional mortgage. Although she has made great progress, rising interest rates have made her dream of affordable homeownership unattainable. Learning about Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program through friends and a former employer felt like an answered prayer, giving her renewed hope for stable, secure housing for her family. Shardae has fully embraced the program by completing sweat equity hours and attending homebuyer education classes on financial wellness, home maintenance, and more. These steps are equipping her with the skills and confidence to succeed as a homeowner.
A Bright Future
In 2024, while participating in the Habitat program, Shardae achieved a major milestone by completing nursing school and earning her Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) degree. She now works at Helping Hands Senior Care in North Canton and Aultman Hospital, balancing her career, Habitat commitments, and raising her four children. Her perseverance and hard work are setting an incredible example for her children, showing them the power of determination and hope. Sha’Rayia, her eldest, excels in school and basketball. Shamiya enjoys cheerleading and hairstyling, Terrian loves Marvel movies and drawing, and Shy’Ann shines in gymnastics. Shardae and her children are excited to build a permanent home—one that allows them to dream freely and thrive. Her hard work and determination are setting a new standard of living and creating a brighter, more secure future for her family
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- Address:
- 341 Henrietta Avenue Northeast
- Canton, OH 44704
- USA
- Time:
- Jun 28, 2025 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.