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Family and Current Housing
Norman and Marqitta Gardner long for the day they become homeowners and provide their children with a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. This family of seven currently lives in an overcrowded three bedroom scatter-site home in Canton. They have been on a waiting list to move into a larger home for some time - with no change. When the family moved into the home, there was extensive water damage in the kitchen including missing floorboards and baseboards, warped walls, and window trim that has pulled away from the walls. Repair work was started, but has not been completed two years later. Also of concern are mold in the basement and minor roof damage. Although the couple had previously been denied for the Habitat program due to high debt, they tried again with the hope of becoming first-time homeowners. The couple worked hard to pay off some of their debts and their second application to join the program was approved. Norman and Marqitta have five children who are active in various activities including band, basketball, football, singing, and academics. Together the family enjoys eating out, watching movies, going to the park, and celebrating holidays.
A Bright Future
Throughout their time in the partnership, Norman and Marqitta have worked together as a team to complete numerous hours of sweat equity on worksites, at ReStore, and in House2Home education classes. They look forward to the days spent building their future home alongside volunteers and their oldest children, Denaysha and Dayon. While completing Habitat requirements and helping raise their five children, Norman works hard to financially provide for his family. Soon, all of Norman and Marqitta’s hard work will pay off, and the Gardner family will have a safe, decent, affordable home of their own! “We will finally have our own space for our family,” Norman said. “We look forward to having privacy and being able to do any home redecorating without waiting for permission. It will be ours!”
Norman and Marqitta Gardner long for the day they become homeowners and provide their children with a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. This family of seven currently lives in an overcrowded three bedroom scatter-site home in Canton. They have been on a waiting list to move into a larger home for some time - with no change. When the family moved into the home, there was extensive water damage in the kitchen including missing floorboards and baseboards, warped walls, and window trim that has pulled away from the walls. Repair work was started, but has not been completed two years later. Also of concern are mold in the basement and minor roof damage. Although the couple had previously been denied for the Habitat program due to high debt, they tried again with the hope of becoming first-time homeowners. The couple worked hard to pay off some of their debts and their second application to join the program was approved. Norman and Marqitta have five children who are active in various activities including band, basketball, football, singing, and academics. Together the family enjoys eating out, watching movies, going to the park, and celebrating holidays.A Bright Future
Throughout their time in the partnership, Norman and Marqitta have worked together as a team to complete numerous hours of sweat equity on worksites, at ReStore, and in House2Home education classes. They look forward to the days spent building their future home alongside volunteers and their oldest children, Denaysha and Dayon. While completing Habitat requirements and helping raise their five children, Norman works hard to financially provide for his family. Soon, all of Norman and Marqitta’s hard work will pay off, and the Gardner family will have a safe, decent, affordable home of their own! “We will finally have our own space for our family,” Norman said. “We look forward to having privacy and being able to do any home redecorating without waiting for permission. It will be ours!”
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- Address:
- 1810 Edwards Ave. NE
- Canton, OH 44705
- USA
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May 16, 2017 8:30am
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Sep 09, 2017 2:30pm
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.