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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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Ashley and her children have lived in subsidized housing in western Stark County for eight years. Though affordable, the apartment has serious issues—drafty windows, sloped floors, and a loose ceiling light. A past flood left water damage, and electrical problems led to a stove fire and frequent outlet failures. She was without a working stove for a long time. The environment is also unsafe. Drug use is common in the complex, and her family once saw someone using heroin on a community bench. All three children have asthma, and Ashley believes mold in the apartment has gone unaddressed. Space is a major issue, especially since one of her children is autistic and needs their own room. Ashley currently shares a room with one child, but larger rentals are unaffordable. She initially applied to the Habitat East Central Ohio program but was denied due to her debt-to-income ratio. Determined, she paid down debt, reapplied, and is now actively completing sweat equity and homebuyer education classes, which are preparing her for homeownership.
A Bright Future
Ashley works as a teacher’s assistant at Idea House Educational Services, a school for children with disabilities. The flexible schedule allows her to care for her family. She’s excited about finally owning a home. Her kids can’t wait to have their own rooms—Sophiya loves dancing and board games, Bray’den is a big Spider-Man fan, and Braxton loves dump trucks and being outside. Ashley is proud to be building a safe, stable future through Habitat—a place her children can truly call home.
Location / Venue
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- Address:
- 1240 Oak Avenue Southeast
- Massillon, OH 44646
- USA
- Time:
- Sep 17, 2025 8:15am - 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.