Homeowners
Meet Cherone + family
“This opportunity is bigger than just a home. This home gives us stability, mentally and financially. I feel like this is a step towards normalcy. Since my dad died, I haven’t had that. This is amazing and I’m just really grateful.” Cherone The saying goes, home is where the heart is. And though that is…
Read MoreIt was another big night at the 2nd annual Gwinnett Lights
January 30, we gathered to celebrate our second annual Better Homes, Brighter Futures Campaign in Lawrenceville, Ga. We were joined by members of our community who came together to learn about our vision: a world where everyone has a safe, decent, affordable place to call home. Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity has a goal to do…
Read MoreYou are invited: #143 & #144 Home Dedications
It’s already time for our last two home dedications. The families of these homes have dug in and fulfilled their sweat equity hours, not only by working on their own homes but by supporting each other week in and week out. It has been a joy to watch the progress, we hope you have enjoyed it…
Read MoreMeet Shannon + Family
Photo Credit: Gena Ford Photography Meet Shannon, and her three young children. Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Shannon’s parents are Habitat homeowners. They are actually the ones that encouraged her to apply! Shannon, although young at the time, recalls the building process as very family orientated and brought many culture together. After completing school, she moved…
Read MoreMeet Abigail + Carlos
Meet Abigail Valdez and her 7 year old son, Carlos. Abigail works in the registration office at a Gwinnett County elementary school. Currently renting a basement apartment, they have endured years of flooding and living in cramped corners. Abigail states that if it wasn’t for Carlos, she would not have started the application process for…
Read MoreMeet Grace + family
Meet Grace and her three children, Scott, Julian and Poleen. Before her home build began, we had the opportunity to interview her and meet her children. Grace, a single parent, is from South Sudan. After moving to Georgia, she felt rejected by many people until she found a community within her church. When another Habitat…
Read MoreMeet Octavia + Olandria
Meet Octavia and her sister, Olandria (Octavia is on the right.) She was accepted as a future homeowner with Gwinnett Habitat for Humanity in December of 2017. We began working on her new home in April of 2019 and are wrapping it up this August. In the year between being accepted and beginning her build,…
Read MoreMeet Jamie + Noah
We are proud to introduce Jamie and her son Noah. They are the fifth of five homes on a 1.07 acre lot and #GwinnettBuild144. They are also part of our Thrivent Financial Faith Build. We sat down with Jamie and her son this past Spring as the construction season was just getting started to hear…
Read MoreYou are invited! Home Dedications #140 & #141 this month!
It’s already time for our next two home dedications. This build season has been so busy that it has flown by. The families of these homes have dug in and fulfilled their sweat equity hours, not only by working on their own homes but by supporting each other week in and week out. It has been…
Read MoreYou are invited to the Home Dedications for Gwinnett Builds #138 & #139
It’s time for our next home dedications. These latest builds have been surrounded by wonderful leadership, sponsorships, and volunteers! The families of these homes have dug in and fulfilled their sweat equity hours. And nothing could stop the love from filling these homes so quickly. We are ready to pass the keys and we would love…
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