Huntington WV Area Habitat for Humanity

Homeowner Stories

Jennifer and Autumn Morris

Jennifer and her daughter were living in a 10’x10’ room before the moved into their Habitat house.  Working a full-time job, Jennifer would attend college classes in the evening in hopes to provide more for her family. It was not until a friend suggested she attend a Huntington WV Area Habitat for Humanity applicant seminar that Jennifer realized her dream of homeownership could be a reality. On October 10, 2010, Jennifer and her daughter, Autumn, moved into a 3-bedroom house, located at 2969 Fourth Avenue in Huntington.

According to Jennifer, her decision to partner with Huntington WV Area Habitat for Humanity was life-changing.  “I got a home that exceeded all my expectations and that I can afford.  This home means for my family financial freedom, safety, community and stability.  I never thought that a place to live could mean so much.  For the first time I get to put things away without having to consider having to pack it all back up again for another move.”

Sophie Moton

Legally blind and a single mother to two teenage children, Sophie thought she could never afford a home for her family. Thinking a down payment and mortgage were financially out of the question, Sophie continued to rent; however, all that changed after spending five months in an apartment. Facing multiple shut off notices for her water, Sophie discovered the apartment had a major water leak, leaving her with a bill over $800. Her landlord would only reimburse her for $200 of the total.  In order for her to make the needed payments to the water company, Sophie and her children had to live without gas, telephone and cable for four months.

As Sophie wrote in her application, “I want to own my own home so my children and I will have something that we can say is ours.”  The affiliate is currently constructing their home in Huntington and plans to dedicate the family’s new home later this summer.

Neil and Tayna Sloan

The proud parents of four children, Neil and Tanya thought homeownership was unattainable for their family.  For years they paid rent but longed for a place to call their own.  The family’s current dwelling is not insulated and the only way to retain heat in the house is to hang sheets in front of drafty windows. 

Thanks to the generosity and continuous support our of donors, the Sloan family will realize their dream of homeownership.  The affiliate is currently constructing their home in Barboursville’s Williamsburg Colony and plans to dedicate the family’s new, energy efficient home this Fall.