Stories from Habitat Families
My name is Dalia Alegria-Garner, I was born in Mexico and raised in Galveston County. I am the mother of three adult children and have…
My name is April Laijas. I was born and raised in Galveston County. I am a dedicated and hard-working single mother to two smart and…
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…
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…