Stories from Habitat Families

My name is Alice Hatter Keener. I grew up in La Porte, Texas. I moved there with my mother, sister, and brothers in 1966. I…

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…

I am Yesenia Plancarte, and I was born and raised in Houston, Texas. I was birthed by my mother Odelia and raised by Mami Raquel.…

My name is Ebony Brooks, and I am native to Texas. I have three amazing children, and I try to teach them morals, values, kindness,…

My name is Jessica Mata. Being a teenage mother has brought me lots of joy, happiness, and love. It has also brought me some hardships…

My name is Julia Gonzales, and I grew up in Houston, Texas. I have a twin sister, a brother, and two more sisters. My parents…

My name is Dianna Lee Edwards. I grew up in Dickinson, Texas and completed high school May 28, 1970. I left the home of my…

My name is Yvonne Garza. I am a hardworking, dedicated single mother of 7 beautiful children. I have had my share of struggles in life…

When people look at the Williams you see two different types of people coming together as one. Emmitt was born and raised in Galveston, Texas…