New Homeowners to Move in Next Thursday

Gloria Williams (left) is on the fast track to move into her new home in the Harambee Neighborhood. This week, she and her husband are helping a crew from local home contractor Carmel Builders and 35 additional companies donating labor and materials during a "Blitz Build."

Gloria, her husband Bashamba, and their three children are set to have their finished house blessed late Friday afternoon, with move-in scheduled for the following Thursday.

Gloria got help on her path to homeownership from State Senator Lena Taylor, who had represented Gloria in some legal matters before being elected, and who was thrilled to pound a few nails in the house on Monday.

Gloria first learned about Habitat's building efforts in Harambee from her cousin, Carmelita Reed (right). They both put in applications, and both were selected to buy a Habitat home this year. They'll live only three doors apart. Already they are meeting many neighbors on their block, and hope to become actively involved in the Harambee Neighborhood, where things are definitely looking up.