Habitat for Humanity helps ASPSF recipient turn out to be first-time house owner

Because the Spring 2023 twister struck Central Arkansas, Will and his son, Jalen, have been residing in both a broken residence or with pals.

However not anymore! In mid-August, the duo will transfer into their very own three-bed, two-bath home from Habitat for Humanity of Central Arkansas (HFHCA), a nonprofit serving to households dwell in reasonably priced and protected houses.

“I’ve all the time dreamed of getting my own residence, and now it’s lastly time,” mentioned Will, a foster dad who adopted Jalen. Will is one among 4 ASPSF recipients in two years to obtain a Habitat House after attending an informational workshop.

Father and son are of their senior years! In Might, Jalen (left) graduates highschool, whereas Will graduates together with his bachelor’s diploma.

Qualifying for his home was no straightforward activity. Will labored two jobs to decrease his debt-to-income ratio. He and Jalen additionally volunteered 200 “sweat fairness” hours. It was all price it to turn out to be a first-time house owner with a 30-year, zero-interest mortgage charge, Will mentioned. 

“Homeownership is a option to generate household wealth, and I’m so happy with Will for doing this,” mentioned Manuela Catic, Home-owner Companies Coordinator with HFHCA. “He’s creating stability for his son.”

Of their new residence, Will and Jalen can have their very own rooms to check for his or her senior semesters. In Might, Jalen graduates highschool, and Will receives his bachelor’s in elementary schooling from Harding College.

“ASPSF has been greater than a assist to my household with nice assets and fantastic donors and volunteers!” Will mentioned. 

High Photograph Caption: ASPSF recipient Will and his son, Jalen, (left photograph) volunteered 200 hours because the down cost for his or her Habitat residence (proper photograph). They’ll’t wait to maneuver in over the subsequent few weeks. 

Try pictures of ASPSF recipients and their Habitat houses beneath!