Because Everyone Deserves a Decent Place to Live

For Melissa Sparks, home has always meant more than just a roof overhead: it’s a place of safety, warmth, and belonging. But for Melissa, her three children, and her nephew, that sense of security has been hard to find. Their current mobile home, once a refuge, now feels like a source of constant worry. 

Overloaded electrical circuits and inadequate heating have turned everyday life into a challenge, leaving Melissa anxious about her family’s well-being. The stress of their living situation has been a constant in their lives. 

“When we were named a partner family, we were overwhelmed but excited to know soon we wouldn't have to stress about the number of issues we've been dealing with,” Melissa shared. 

For years, she has carried the weight of uncertainty, wondering if the next cold snap or electrical failure would put her loved ones at risk. Her dream has always been simple: a safe, stable home where her family can thrive.

“My biggest dream of home ownership is being able to establish a stable foundation for my family and personalizing our own living space,” she said. A home where her children and nephew can laugh without fear, study without distraction, and grow without the shadow of unsafe conditions looming over them.

The Sparks family is ready for this new chapter. And thanks to all the Habitat supporters, they will finally have what every family deserves - a space to call a home of their own.