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Homeowner Bio: The Danh Family

"It's a different feeling when you help build your home. Something I will cherish forever." Tiffany, A Medical Primary Care… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Pedigo Family

"I need to do this for my kids. They will always have a home that their own mom helped build."… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Etheridge Family

"If you truly want to help someone out, what better way then to help them build their safe place, their… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Brehmer Family

"It means the world to me to have the opportunity to be in this organization. I am building a foundation… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Parker Family

"My Habitat house will be a place to call home. A place where we can create wonderful memories."  Arneisha, a… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Arteaga Family

Carlos and Teresa are working towards having a forever home for their two daughters, Ana and Carla. Carlos has worked… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Watson Family

"I imagine coming home every day to our home build by the love and dedication of a great community." Michelle,… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Dorsey Family

"This is a blessing for my family. We are building a better future for our kids." Myquesha and Kevin are… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The White Family

"Seeing homes being built for all the families before me goes to show that dedication and hard work pay off!"… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Fields Family

“My daughter and I can have stability and a place to grow.” Brittany currently works as a Medical Assistant, and… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Fleuriot Family

"Every day we are in need of this home. It will be so great for my family." Warnel, a 9-year… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Traxel Family

"Knowing that I have my own home, where I can raise my kids, save money, and provide for my family… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Rosa Portillo Family

“It is not going to be easy, but every single step we take is going to be worth it.” The… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Ndabakuranye Family

“My house will be beautiful. It will be a fresh start for my family and I to make new memories… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Kopp Family

“I am starting my journey to a happier life.” Stephen Kopp, a disabled US Army Veteran, is working towards his… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Kazalla Family

“My children will always have a place to call home and memories that will last a lifetime.” Sherri, a general… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Cole Family

“Home is where you make loving memories with your loved ones” Babytee, a Nursing Assistant and mother of one, is… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Worthen Family

“I’ll feel so relieved once I receive my keys, and can walk through my door.” Ebony, a hardworking mother of… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Baur Family

“This will be the most amazing gift I could ever receive, which is a forever home for my kids.” Michelle,… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Harrell Family

“Myself and my wife were overjoyed that we would be able to give our children a safe and forever home.”… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The McCammon Family

“This is all I ever wanted for my children. I won’t stop until they can have a forever home.” “We… Read More
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Homeowner bio: The Lamb Family

“Earning sweat equity hours can be challenging while having children and working a full time job, but its possible and… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Wesley Family

“My house will be my safe place. My house will be my comfort place.” While raising 3 children, Catherine has… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Ross Family

“I am building because I believe this program is what’s best for my family.” Robin grew up in Pinellas County,… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Spooner Family

“I am building because Habitat is giving us an opportunity for a better future.” Shannon and Kathryn are relieved to… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Woodard Family

“This is something that I can finally call mine. My house will be my comfort zone, and forever home covered… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Bishop Family

“The rewards of giving your time, sweat, and love will be forever memories and a priceless feeling of giving.” “My… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Coppola Family

When Siouxzen entered the Habitat program, her and her two children were sharing a space with her mother. “We had… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Reno Family

“Finally I’m in a position where I can do this for myself, and stand on my own as a homeowner.… Read More
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Meet Carla Jamison, Veterans Build 2018 Homeowner

“When we serve, it is a job. But you would also give your life to make sure that everyone at… Read More
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Veterans Build 2020 Homeowner Bio: The Deyo Family

“As a disabled Veteran, I am honored to be a recipient of this phenomenal program.” John, a Veteran of the… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Resa Family

"Our home will have an awesome story that we can share with everyone who enters.” “Our family of three is… Read More
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Homeownership Program FAQs

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties builds and sells homes at no profit and no interest to… Read More
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Positivity Update: Kathryn Spooner

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Ebony Worthen

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Jontrice Williams

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Angela Reno

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Regina Daniels

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Tyree Reynolds

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Chris & Amanda Resa

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Amanda Shipman

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Positivity Update: Jessica Bishop

Here at Habitat, we understand that these uncertain times can be difficult for everyone. Many are homebound for the upcoming… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Sanders Family

“Having a secure and strong foundation will open the doors to so many life changing events for my family. “… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Massey Family

“With my new home I will be giving something to my family that I never had as a child. A… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Castro Salas Family

“I am building because there is nothing better than my sweet home.” Yesenia, a surgical technician, worked towards homeownership so… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Hogan-Holmes Family

“Home is where you can have a piece of mind.” Endia and Jasmine closed on their Habitat home in July… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Williams Family

“My children inspired me to never give up on my goal, and to keep pushing. My house will be our… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Filer Family

“My home will change my whole life.” Karen has been working in the nursing field for eighteen years, with 5… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Whitehead Family

“I would have never thought I would be a homeowner in my mid-twenties due to the fact that interest is… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Myers-Peterson Family

“We all play a small portion in our community but together we can do and build great things!” Allison, a… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Washington Family

“This is an opportunity to promote my own growth in life through hard work and dedication.” William, a single father… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Watson Family

“I will be the first of my family to be a homeowner. My mother has never owned a home, so… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Reynolds Family

“I’m working for something I never had. I’m getting a home.” Tyree, a hardworking mother of two, has been working… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Sanchez Family

“I am building because it will allow me to create a brighter future for my son and open doors for… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Climes Family

“The way you enter the program is not how you will exit the program. If you trust and embrace the… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Taylor Family

“I am truly blessed to be chosen for this program and am very grateful for the opportunity.” “We are a… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Smith Family

“A vision without action stays a dream. So trust God, believe in yourself, and never have too much pride to… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Bryant Family

“The Habitat program is a marathon, not a sprint. There are many unique experiences and so much to learn along… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Daniels Family

“I want to give my daughter a stable home. A place that she can feel safe at all times.” “I… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Wise Family

“I am building to have a fresh start for my family.” The Wise family are a very close-knit family who… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Carradero Family

“I am looking forward to learning as much as possible, so when I am a homeowner I can do these… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Voliton Family

“This will make such an impact on me and my children, because it will be our place that we have… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Feeley-Roache Family

“I am building because my children deserve a clean, safe home to call their own.” Allison, a patient care technician,… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Robinette Family

“This is a once in a lifetime situation. I’m determined to succeed, and God has given me the tools I… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Ross Family

“I am building because my children and I need a home that we can forever call our own.” LaShawn, a… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Rodriguez Family

“Our house will be our legacy to our children and our future. It will be a place that we built… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Trauger Family

“I am building because I want to be a community leader. To help others as well as ourselves.” Family means… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Munn Family – 2020 Women’s Build

“My house will be built with love, hard work, and dedication. I cannot thank everyone enough for their help.” “God… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Rubio-Rodriguez Family

“I looked forward to the future of saying ‘I have arrived at my home-sweet-home!’” Lester and Brenda have been married… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Rengifo Hernandez Family

“At last our dreams of having our own home are being fulfilled.” The Rengifo-Hernandez family moved here from Ecuador in… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Watson Family

“All of the work I’ve done has prepared me for my home. Now that I’m a Habitat homeowner, I can… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Bostic Family

Tiffany is not only building a home, but she is building stability for her family. She is looking forward to… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Nash Family

The Nash family is full of hard-working and loving individuals who give back to those around them. “I am building… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Brown Family

The Brown family is looking to start their own legacy, and start a family in their home. “We are a… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Dorsey Family

“I imagine my son having his own space. I imagine having some alone time. I imagine hosting Christmas and Thanksgiving… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Simmons Family

Shadai, a Youth Development Coordinator at Ready for Life, is a mother to two children, Javarius and Laylonnie. “My family… Read More
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Home Repair Bio: The Dentry Family

The Dentry family has lived in their home since 1999. Jeff, a Marine Corps Veteran of the US Reserves, was… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Holmes Family

Brittany is a loving mom and aunt to Lanard and Jayden. She became Lanard’s legal guardian when she was just… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Parks Family

Ashley, a nursing assistant and mother to three, is working to show her children that hard work pays off. “I… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Moss Family

Rhasheka, a nurse at All Children’s Hospital, is close to graduating from the University of South Florida with plans to… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Stewart Family

Rory, a Career Counselor, and mother to three works hard and loves her family to the fullest. “I will go… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Ferguson Family

While raising her three children, Veronica has worked in the medical field as a Resident Aide, Phlebotomist, and now in… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Tubah Family

The Tubah family is full of love, laughter, and determination. “We are a family that loves to be together. Most… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Gordon Family

The Gordon family moved to the United States five years ago from Jamaica. “My mom moved to America when I… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Cottner Family

  The Cottner family felt instant relief when they were accepted into the Habitat program. Kelly describes herself and her… Read More
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Homeowner Bio: The Williams Family

“I am always looking for an opportunity to do better, and achieve greatness. I thrive on challenge and constantly set… Read More