Meet the Bennett Family - HELP THIS FAMILY BUILD!

Barbara Bennett is a supportive, nurturing single parent who has raised three sons. She chose to move her family into her parent’s home so that she could better serve as a caretaker during a protracted illness. And while this offered stability, it meant that she and her son had to sleep in the same room. But it was still better than continually moving to find better accommodations.

 

When Barbara’s father passed, she and her son moved into a very small two bedroom duplex. She was grateful when the landlord offered to move them into a larger place, but that was short-lived as a fire made the place uninhabitable.

 

“When I got the call (from Habitat Pinellas), I went into the bathroom at work and thanked God for his blessing to me and my son. This is a blessing.”

 

Barbara has become an enthusiastic advocate for Habitat for Humanity, passing her story on to others and encouraging struggling people to apply for home ownership. “I’m following one of God’s plans,” she says. “For once in my life I’m helping a dream come true for me and my son.”

 

Barbara has been surprised and gratified to meet and work alongside caring, loving people to build homes for others as well as for herself. “Things really move,” she says. “It’s surprising how fast a house can be built!”

 

Having moved many times in the past and three times in the last year alone, Barbara will now have stability living in a home of her own. She is looking forward to being able to save for the future. But her real joy is that she will accomplish what she once believed was impossible… home ownership. And she will have a legacy. In her words, “I can leave something of value to my family.” 

      

Welcome Home, Barbara!

 

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