Homeowner stories

Every Habitat family has an unique and inspiring story. Read the stories below to witness how Habitat's mission has effected lives.

Martha
The first thing you notice when you meet Martha Nance is self-confidence.... Homelessness clearly isn't what you would expect from a mother with such personal gifts and a business administration degree from New York University. But it happened in a story that is unique, as well as cushioned with silver linings, on the route to Habitat homeownership. read more...

Michael
The tent of cast-off fabrics in the woods off Main Street-cold, ramshackle and filthy-is a different world from Michael Kelly's blue house at the corner of Morehead and Carroll in Durham-comfortable, orderly and clean. Michael lived in the tent in 2006. His Habitat house was dedicated in 2010. Between is a story...And he tells it with that fervor. read more...