
Homeowner Stories
Morrison’s Way Ribbon Cutting
Read more: Morrison’s Way Ribbon CuttingLast weekend we celebrated Merghani and Sara, our newest Habitat homeowners! Neighbors, volunteers, board members, and staff joined together to celebrate this momentous occasion. The renovation was special as we purchased property that we in the early 2000’s and many of the original Habitat homeowners still live in the neighborhood. Over 20 years ago Merghani and Sara moved to America and have lived in the same unit for…
Frye Road Ribbon Cutting
Read more: Frye Road Ribbon CuttingOn Saturday, September 27th we held a ribbon cutting to celebrate the completion of our Frye Road renovation. We originally completed a major renovation in 2019 and after the homeowner passed away in 2024, our construction staff, core volunteer group, the Sandlot, and volunteers completed the renovation. Latifa and Jaouad found out about the opportunity…
Celebrating Mother’s Day: Building Stronger Foundations
Read more: Celebrating Mother’s Day: Building Stronger FoundationsBuilding stronger foundations Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who nurture, protect, and inspire us. This Mother’s Day, we reflect on how Habitat DC-NOVA’s mission empowers mothers and families to build lasting foundations for their futures. Through our homeownership program, home repairs, and sustainable building practices, we are committed to helping families…
A letter from Habitat Homeowner, Christina
Read more: A letter from Habitat Homeowner, ChristinaIn 2012, I explored a myriad of housing options, ultimately seeking freedom, financial stability, space, community, and a place to call home. But during my search, I was met with skyrocketing rent prices, which discouraged me. Noticing my discouragement during a conversation, my mother asked, “Well, have you thought about buying a house?”. “A house?”…



