MONCKS CORNER, S.C. — After years of hard work, the Brown family has finally settled into their new home, thanks to the Habitat for Humanity program.
On Monday, the Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County dedicated its 49th home, welcoming the Brown family into a house they helped build through the organization’s program.
A Dream Come True for Jahmoni Brown
For Jahmoni Brown, the moment was nothing short of overwhelming. She expressed her gratitude, saying, “It’s amazing. I just would have never known that the outpour of support is amazing, and my family and I are very appreciative to see everyone come out and show their love.”
Years of Hard Work Toward Homeownership
Brown’s journey to homeownership was a long one, requiring her to complete 250 volunteer hours, work at the Habitat for Humanity Restore, and help build other homes, including her own. She also completed a homeownership course as part of the program, all within a four-year period.
“It was a lot of work,” Brown said, “but it was all worth it. I had to volunteer 250 hours. I had to work at the Restore. I had to work on other people’s builds, work on my own build, and also take a homeownership course.”
A Home Built With Accessibility in Mind
In addition to the hard work put into the home’s construction, the house was also designed with the family’s needs in mind, including accessibility features to better support Brown’s son.
Community Support Drives Habitat’s Success
Habitat for Humanity relies heavily on the support of the local community, including organizations, donors, and volunteers, who contribute time, resources, and manpower to make these projects possible. President and CEO George Druyos emphasized the importance of community support in making these homes a reality.
Expanding Habitat’s Reach in Berkeley County
Looking to the future, Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County is gearing up for its next big step. George Druyos shared the exciting news about the organization’s plans, saying, “On Wednesday at 11:30, it’s kind of huge for us.
It’s our groundbreaking for our new Berkeley County Habitat Mission Center, which is our new facility that’s going up on Red Bank Road.”
This new mission center in Goose Creek will allow Habitat for Humanity to expand its reach, serving even more families and continuing to build homes across Berkeley County.
