From Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna:
Ten years ago, Marion, a single mother of two, was struggling to make ends meet. She was making less than $20,000 a year, and, as much as she desired to own her own home, she did not see a way to make it work. Wanting to provide a better life for her children, she turned to Habitat and was approved to buy an affordable home in Edgewood.
Since then, Marion has become Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna’s first homebuyer to pay off her mortgage. She said, “We had some tough times during those years, but with the grace of God, we made it through as a family. I am truly so very proud that we have come so far.”
Habitat for Humanity Susquehanna celebrated this milestone by holding a mortgage-burning ceremony Saturday May 23rd at the Habitat office in Bel Air. Executive Director, Karen Blandford invited Marion’s family and Board Members to participate in the event.
In the nine years that Marion has lived in her home, she has accomplished a lot and has so much to be proud of. Marion earned a college degree, got a higher paying job at UMBC and remarried. Marion’s children, Viktoria and Sheldon, are also now attending college. Through Habitat’s program, Marion saved $29,827 over what she would have paid in rent. Marion now proudly owns her home and continues to tend to her beautiful garden.
SoulCrusher says
Nice shoes……
Mike Welsh says
Good for you Marion. May you continue to have success in all your future endeavors.