Homeowner Stories

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…