“It amazes me to think that people are going to take time out of their busy lives to work for free and help me build my house. I never knew people like that before Habitat.” Michelle Moore and her two daughters are more than excited to have the opportunity to become Habitat homeowners. The conditions in which they lived before were beyond inadequate. In addition to insect infestations and a landlord who refused to fix problems, Michelle found it almost impossible to pay the high rent. Her children lacked a safe and decent place to play. “After my car was broken into for the second time, I knew I had to find a better home for my family.”

“Family has always been very important to me. Our dad passed away when I was only two years old, so my brother has been like a father to me. For a short time my brother was blessed with the privilege of playing in the NFL and was always there for me whenever I needed help.” It was through his encouragement and the encouragement of a close friend that Michelle applied for the Habitat for Humanity homeownership program.
Habitat has provided Michelle with much more than just an opportunity to receive a home—the required homeowner education classes have taught her valuable life lessons. “Like most people, I was spending money unwisely. The money management classes have taught me so much.”

Michelle is working hard to complete the 300 sweat equity hours that are required before she can close and move into her new home. “Working full time and being a single mom makes putting in hours difficult, but I know it is well worth the hard work. My daughters constantly talk about their new home. They want everything to be pink.” More than providing a home for her daughters, Michelle will also be able to help her mom care for three of her nieces for whom she has custody. “My mom is a recent survivor of lung cancer. I can’t wait to have a place where they can all come relax and be happy.”