Years in Business
New Homes Built
Families Served
The Clark Family
“It was hard, because I had to sacrifice a lot of time away from my kids. Habitat is a hand up, not a handout. They just don’t give you a house. You have to work for it, you have to work hard for it.”
The Clark family
The DeJesus Family
Dear Habitat for Humanity, family friends and volunteers,
It has been such a joyful experience working with you all. I want to thank all of those who helped me on this journey. The staff, volunteers and the trades. All of us working together has made the dream of home ownership come true for me.
Knowing that I have a safe place to raise my son, a place where we can make happy memories together, and a place to foster new friendships means the world to me. I can hardly wait to start this new adventure in our lives.
After living in a not-so-safe place for seven-and-a-half years, I can hardly believe that my dream is finally a reality!
I also want to thank everyone who pushed me to keep going when I became overwhelmed these past two years. I know in the beginning I wasn’t the easiest person to work with, but Christine and Jess didn’t give up on me. They have taught me a lot about how to become a responsible homeowner, and how to be prepared financially and mentally for the challenge. Habitat feels like a second home to me.
In closing, I want to thank my friend, Jane Skinner, who drove me everyday and stayed late volunteering with me at the ReStore so I could get my hours. My mom, Kim Palmer, who has pushed me and encouraged me to keep going and stay focused. My boyfriend, Scott Sharp, who has been an amazing help in the construction and sod department. The Nyts’ family, and my new neighbors, who show up everyday to help wherever it’s needed.
Again, I want to thank you all for blessing us with your kindness and help. This is proof that it sometimes takes a village and proves that working together we can accomplish great things.
Micha and Nicholas DeJesus
Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County is an equal opportunity housing provider and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or familial status.
