Taryn's Story

Growing up, Taryn and her family frequently moved around due to her father being in the military. While she had a good childhood with her two siblings, she struggled to find a place that Taryn could freely be herself. Through a friend who had previously been enrolled in the program, Taryn was introduced to Habitat. She had been told that Habitat had previously built homes that were wheelchair accessible, and was yearning to find out more information. She eagerly applied, and was thrilled when she received her acceptance letter. The thought of getting started on her sweat equity hours and meeting her soon-to-be neighbors greatly excited her!

One of the biggest struggles that Taryn has had throughout her life and into adulthood, is finding comfort in accessibility. Taryn has dealt with inaccessible kitchens and tight spaces that made it difficult for her to maneuver in her wheelchair. Though she made due, she looked forward to no longer having that burden of inaccessibility. Taryn has greatly enjoyed her time in the program so far, and looks forward to getting to work on the build site. She values the lessons that she has learned about budgeting and building up her credit score, and knows that the skills she has learned will benefit her when she closes on her new home. Homeownership can be overwhelming, and Taryn cherishes the relationships that she’s made and the guidance that Habitat has given her through this period of transition. Taryn is considerably excited to close on her new home, and notes at how much easier chores will be around the home. Cooking, cleaning, and hanging up clothes will all become accessible to her, and can be done more efficiently. She looks forward to finally being able to entertain guests in her home, and feels that this home will bring many new opportunities her way. She is currently enrolled in school with plans to pursue a degree in Communications, which she feels is a career geared towards more of her abilities and not just her interests. She can’t wait to see what new doors will open once she is in her new home!