About the Chapman Family

Lydia Chapman works extraordinarily hard at cleaning homes to make ends meet.  Each day, she instills the values of hard-work and thankfulness in her three children; Justin, 17; Tommy, 12 and Sierra, 8.  They enjoy family time together and are so excited as they look forward to moving into their Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County home with a yard of their own, a new kitchen and dining room for cooking, family meals and game night. 

Today, the Chapman family lives in a two-bedroom, one-bath rental home that has more than a few problems.  The Chapman family is getting a fresh start in a vacant Fortville home, thanks to rebuilding and remodeling efforts of Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County.  The project is part of Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County's effort to partner with low-income families, sponsors, volunteers, and partners to provide safe, decent and affordable homes in which its partner families live in peace and safety. 

"It's great because I was able to stay right in our community," said Lydia.  "I'm only a few blocks from where we already are at."  Purchasing a Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County home will save the Chapman family approximately $5,000 per year, based on their current expenses.  "That's going to make a great change for me as far as financially.  I've been struggling to make ends me and Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County has really brought us together as a family," she said.

Enjoy a video of the Chapman home dedication.



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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

  "We're pleased to partner with Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County.  Providing funding, materials and volunteers for the Chapman home and many more homes in the future gives Lowe's a hand's-on opportunity with tangible results and a lasting sense of accomplishment."

                                                    Harland Schroeder, Lowe's
 

"Wells Fargo has supported Habitat's affordable housing work for nearly 20 years, which is one example of our focus on doing what's right for our communities. Together, we have made a difference with low-income families who now have homes in which they can take great pride - a mission that Wells Fargo has always believed is important." 
                                                
                                                    Kimberly Jackson, Wells Fargo Housing Foundation