Andrea, A DC Native and homeowner in Ivy City, is proud of her family’s many achievements, not least of which is her journey to becoming a homeowner. The resilient head of the family, Andrea is a single mother who has worked tirelessly against the odds to create a better future for herself and her three…
Christina never expected to end up back at home. Entering the workforce shortly after the 2008 economic depression, Christina faced the dual challenges of finding both a job and a house in tough markets. Christina decided to move back into her family home, where her three-person family would now share a one-bedroom apartment. “I couldn’t…
“It was a dream come true. I was not expecting such a call!” -Mohamed, Habitat DC-NOVA Homeowner Mohamed and Jamila have been Habitat DC-NOVA Homeowners since 2016. They are building a stronger foundation for not only their three children, but for generations to come. Born in Somalia, Mohamed and his family fled to Kenya in…
