In May 2020, LaShawnda and her daughter, Everlyn, were living with a family member with the dream of having their own home one day. That’s when LaShawnda partnered with Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County and set a personal goal for herself to purchase her first home by the end of 2021, just in time to celebrate the holidays. LaShawnda put in a lot of effort during her home buying journey. She regularly attended financial education coaching and counseling, Financial Foundations, and worked overtime at a local convenience store to save up money and help her become mortgage ready. LaShawnda’s “one day” came in November when she purchased her new home in Robertsdale. The mother-daughter duo was so thrilled to receive the keys to their new home, Everlyn began dancing in her new room. Congratulations LaShawnda! We hope you create many memories in your new house.

Every mother needs to know her children have a safe place to call home. At Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County, we provide the tools and resources for people, like LaShawnda, to create a brighter, more stable tomorrow for themselves and their families. Every gift we receive helps a family in Baldwin County gain access to programs and services that build self-reliance. Your gift helps a family help themselves!

People like LaShawnda need strong allies. That’s where you come in. Habitat Baldwin County has partnered with dozens of families seeking to build a better future for their families. We build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter, but we cannot do it alone. We need your support to ensure more families, like LaShawnda’s, get their “one day” opportunity of owning a home.

With a little help, we all have the potential to stand on our own. Donate today to help more families celebrate the holidays at home.