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…