Meet Our Homeowners
The Ultimate Wedding Gift
When Alex began thinking of putting down roots and starting a family of his own, he thought building a home with Tulsa Habitat might be an excellent way for him to create a stable future. Luckily, he was able to turn to his parents for advice. “My parents told me about the program and explained how much time and effort it would take,” says Alex. “I decided it was something I wanted to do.”
Turning the Key on a New Chapter
Lynell, who is a musician, and LaQuinta, a home health aide, have been together more than 17 years now, and they have four sons. They’ve built a good life for their family, but really feel like one thing is missing: owning a home of their own.
They first heard about Tulsa Habitat for Humanity when a relative went through the program. Then, they began seeing Tulsa Habitat homes pop up in the Kendall Whittier neighborhood. They began the application process and were thrilled to learn not only could they purchase a home through Tulsa Habitat, the program would also help them improve their financial situation and learn to manage their money better.
Homegrown and Headed Home
For Cherrelle, however, the prospect of homeownership is significant in different way. “It’s important to have something to call your own,” she says. “But for me, the most important thing is being able to pass down this legacy to my kids.”