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Stories from Habitat Families

Dalia Garner

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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…

April Laijas

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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…

Bernadine Haggerty

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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…

Alice Keener

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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…

LaQuesha Downey

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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…

Yesenia Plancarte

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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.…
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The Brooks Family

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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,…
Jessica Mata Family.

Jessica Mata & Family

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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…
The Gonzales Family.

The Gonzales Family

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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…
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Dianna Lee Edwards

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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…
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The Garza Family

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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…
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The Williams Family

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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…

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