2024 Partner Families
Home #61 - Butler Family
The Butler family consists of a single mother and her daughter. Their housing situation left them cost burdened due to continued high rent increases. Additionally, their living conditions were unsafe with no ventilation in the bedrooms and an exterior door in the daughter’s bedroom.
For the past two years the Butler family has been working with Habitat for Humanity after seeing several close friends go through the process. After a year of financial education and savings they were chosen to be a Partner Family. They are forever grateful that everyone at Habitat chose to put their faith into them and grant this opportunity. They gained so much knowledge in the program and moved into their new home in the fall of 2024!
Home #60 - McMaster Family
The McMaster family consists of a single mother and her two sons. For a number of years they struggled off and on financially. For almost a year they lived with family and friends. After a lengthy search, they found a landlord willing to accept their housing voucher. Six years later the landlord sold the duplex, and the new landlords raised the rent $250.
Their previous landlord suggested they apply for Habitat. Within the past year, with the help of the FOC, their credit score has gone up more than 80 points and they are living within their budget and saving. This opportunity allows them to not only have a home, but a legacy!
They moved into their home in the fall of 2024.
Home #59 - Daughenbaugh-Gossman Family
The homeowners of Home #59 on Durrell Street are the Daughenbaugh-Gossman family comprised of Troy, Morgan, and their two daughters. Troy currently works at ValFilm and Morgan became a substitute teacher once both of their daughters were old enough to attend school. Although they both hold steady jobs, and work together to support their family, they were still unable to afford a home on their own.
They began their journey with Habitat in 2021, admitting financial stability has always been a challenge. Their decision to partner with Habitat, and the Financial Opportunity Center, has led them to a brighter future where they have paid off extensive credit card debt, and were selected as a partner family. They moved into their home in the summer of 2024.
Home #58 - Balicki Family
Talisha Balicki and her two daughters, reside in Home #58 on Logan Avenue. Talisha is a single mother currently working as a state tested nurses aid at the Heritage. She began her journey with Habitat in 2021, frustrated with not having a stable place to raise her daughters.
“Home means roots being put down. A place to build memories, a place to gather no matter what age,” said Talisha. “Somewhere you’re comfortable and accepted and can always be yourself. Home is a place where my kids can always come to.”
They moved into their home in the summer of 2024.