The Habitat Ecumenical Build Update – A New Happy Owners
We are happy to introduce you to the Noah-Barrett family, who received their new Habitat home this fall, thanks in a large part to the generosity of Saint Brigid parishioners.
Growing up, Robert says his family wasn’t wealthy, though they were rich in love. He lost his father at the age of 15, which was one of the lowest points in his life. He recently went through the heartache of losing his mother. As a young girl, Jessica’s family lost their home and moved around a lot, forced to live with family or friends. The couple said these experiences were very challenging, but taught them resilience, gratitude, and the value of family. Now their toddler Raelynn will finally have a home – and a neighborhood!
Jessica says Robert is a hardworking, God-fearing man who always puts family first. Robert says Jessica is one of the most caring and thoughtful people you will ever meet. One of their favorite sayings guides the way they live: “Don’t tell God how big your problems are; tell your problems how big your God is. ”
Home at Last! Robbie and Jessica take ownership.
Our Habitat sponsored family – Robbie and Jessica – were recently handed the keys to their new home.
Many thanks to all who donated your time, talent and/or treasure to make this journey reach its destination. Saint Brigid parishioners donated $50,000 towards the construction costs PLUS donated over 500 hours of your time and talent building on-site.
Robbie and Jessica (and toddler Raelynn) asked us to share their deepest appreciation and gratitude. The smiles on their faces say it all !!
Thanks to our Caring Ministry for providing lunch for our volunteers!
How Your Habitat for Humanity Donation Changes Lives
Each year, the parishioners of Saint Brigid come together to support our Habitat for Humanity Ministry by donating their time, talent, and/or treasure. To donate your treasure online, please visit:
Who Qualifies for a Habitat Home? It is not easy!
Families and individuals in need of decent, affordable housing apply for homeownership with their local Habitat for Humanity. As part of their willingness to partner, Habitat’s home buyers invest hundreds of hours of their own labor, called sweat equity, working alongside volunteers and other Habitat homeowners. Habitat for Humanity follows a nondiscriminatory policy of family selection. v Neither race nor religion is a factor in choosing Habitat’s homeowners.
The recipient families are typically parents who struggle financially to find decent, affordable housing in a good school district for their children. A move into a Habitat home provides these kids with better opportunities to succeed in life.
In addition, homeowners commit to a 25-year mortgage (with a 0% interest rate). They DO pay a monthly mortgage for the value of the home – which then “pays it forward” to fund additional homeownership opportunities.
Each local Habitat family selection committee selects homeowners based on three criteria:
- The applicant’s level of need.
- Their willingness to partner with Habitat.
- Their ability to repay a mortgage through an affordable payment plan.
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<h2><span style="color: #4482b8;">How do I donate to the Habitat for Humanity ReStore?</span></h2>
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<p>Habitat for Humanity ReStores is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sell new and gently used furniture, home accessories, building materials, and appliances to the public at a fraction of the retail price. Local ReStores are in Atlanta, Smyrna, Lawrenceville, and Gainesville. Use the following link to find out everything you need to know and the location closest to you, <a style="font-size: revert;" href="https://www.habitat.org/restores" target="_blank" rel="noopener">www.habitat.org/restores</a><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial;">. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-size: revert; color: initial;">The ReStores are proudly owned and operated by local Habitat for Humanity affiliates. Proceeds are used to build homes and improve communities locally and around the world. ReStores sells reusable and surplus building materials, furniture, and appliances to the public. </span></p>
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