My family consists of two, myself and my golden retriever, Sitka. I wanted to be a homeowner because I wanted to take care of myself and invest in my future. I wanted to be able to learn and equip myself with the tools necessary, which led me to Helena Habitat. In my first meeting I didn’t meet the requirements, but I didn’t leave discouraged. Helena Habitat gave me tips and advice on how to meet those requirements, Habitat gave me the tools and knowledge to be a homeowner, and that was all I wanted. Instead of jumping headfirst into
something when I might not be ready for, I have learned to be patient and you can gain independence if you ask for help. This isn’t something you have to do alone.
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