Stories from Habitat Families
My name is Crystal, and I was born in Houston, Texas. I am a dedicated single mother to my daughter, Abaline. I work as a Registered Behavioral Therapist at an…
Hi, my name is Rocio. I am a single mother of 4 beautiful daughters, Allexus, Evelynn, Jazlynn and Alyssa. I was born and raised in Houston, Texas and have been…
My name is Dalia, and I was born in Mexico and raised in Galveston County. I am the mother of three adult children and have one grandson. I am also…
My name is April. I was born and raised in Galveston County. I am a dedicated and hard-working single mother to two smart and beautiful daughters. My daughters are both…
Meet Bay Area Habitat for Humanity's first Habitat homeowner in La Porte as she reflects on her moving journey. https://youtu.be/gGUhZu3KOas?si=f5a_-r90aAPoTmQB Since its founding in 1991, Bay Area Habitat for…
My name is Alice. I grew up in La Porte, Texas. I moved there with my mother, sister, and brothers in 1966. I went to De Walt Elementary and graduated…
I'm a Galveston County native and mother to an 11-year-old daughter. My daughter and I had been bouncing from one apartment to another trying to find an economical and safe…
I am Yesenia, and I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I was birthed by my mother Odelia and raised by Mami Raquel. I was the youngest of three…
My name is Ebony, and I am native to Texas. I have three amazing children, and I try to teach them morals, values, kindness, care and to love others. I…
My name is Jessica. Being a teenage mother has brought me lots of joy, happiness, and love. It has also brought me some hardships in my life. After graduating high…
My name is Julia, and I grew up in Houston, Texas. I have a twin sister, a brother, and two more sisters. My parents divorced when I was only eight…
My name is Dianna. I grew up in Dickinson, Texas and completed high school May 28, 1970. I left the home of my mother at age 18 to live with…
My name is Yvonne. I am a hardworking, dedicated single mother of 7 beautiful children. I have had my share of struggles in life just like most single moms. I…
When people look at our family, you see two different types of people coming together as one. Emmitt was born and raised in Galveston, Texas in the same house since…