Current Projects
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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 meet and Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County has really brought us together as a family", she said.
We hope you'll follow the Chapman family build progress!
About the Burns/Stewart Family
A Noblesville grandmother and her grandson have been selected as the next family for a Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County home. Connie Burns has already completed the required classes for home-ownership and is looking forward to the day construction on her new home in Hamilton County.
After working as a hairdresser and then a student loan officer, Connie is now limited by disability. Her disability has not caused her to forego volunteer opportunities. “I’m not a quitter,” the prospective homeowner says. The energetic grandmother serves at the receptionist for Grace Community Church’s car ministry. “I greet people and help with paperwork,” Connie says.
Connie’s 14-year-old grandson has shared her mobile home for the past four years. He loves music and enjoys reading. He also enjoys basketball and bowling, along with video games.
As a grandmother, Connie was not optimistic she would be selected for a Habitat Home. But, when she learned funds might be available to help with a home purchase, she decided to apply. Although the home will be an improvement from her current home, Connie feels she has also benefited from learning about money management. With the help of Habitat volunteer Ruth Endicott and the required financial class, she has found better financial footing. "God has been good to me." says Connie.
Please continue to check on the progress of the Burns/Stewart Build!
