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She quickly realized that she met all of the requirements and thought, "If God has it in my plan, it will happen." Her prayer was answered, as she applied and was later qualified to take advantage of the program.
"I felt like owning a home would provide safety and stability-a sense of pride and accomplishment," she says.
After completing 100 hours of financial and homeowner education classes, working 70 hours building with sponsors and volunteers, and volunteering 30 hours at the
"After years of working on my credit score, I feel like all my hard work has paid off," she says. "Owning a home helps me feel secure, knowing that no one will be able to take it from me, and my children will always have a place to call home." In addition to her son, Misty has an older daughter who no longer lives at home.
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Misty's new three-bedroom home has low-flow shower heads, sinks, faucets and toilets - using 31 percent less water than regular fixtures. It also has a 50-gallon electric water heater with 93 percent efficiency, double-paned windows for better insulation, and a strengthened roof. In addition, the family received an energy-efficient refrigerator and range, which
"Having new, reliable appliances has made cooking more enjoyable," Misty says. "I don't have to worry about whether the stove will heat at the wrong temperature, burning my food. I have an amazing dishwasher that allows me to clean my dishes without pre-washing or running the dishwasher more than once. It has made my evenings a lot less stressful."
Misty is grateful for the support she received as she attained home ownership. To her sponsors, she says: "What can you really say to someone who is giving to a stranger? It is the most selfless act, and it's so meaningful to me and my family. Time is one of the most valuable things we have. Thank you to those volunteers involved who shared that with me."
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