All roads lead home. Is always a good reminder that wherever life may take us, home is where we will find peace, comfort, and belonging.

The best gift we can offer this holiday season is the opportunity to build a brighter future through homeownership. Just ask Robert, a single father and former Marine, who became a Habitat homeowner on Veterans Day in 2019. His teenage son, William, is growing up in a safe, secure Habitat home, surrounded by love, family and friends. William hopes to someday become a Merchant Marine, following in his father’s footsteps.

Because of Charleston Habitat, Robert and William have the financial stability to allow them to chase their dreams. “Moving out of the rental market into an affordable home, I now have peace of mind I never thought possible. I don’t have to ask someone else for permission to paint my walls or hang family photos. Affording day-to-day necessities is no longer a struggle. I have money left over each month to put towards savings. I even saved enough to send William on a school trip to Japan this summer. It was an experience he never would have had if I was still struggling to keep up with rising rent prices.”

Here at Habitat, we are blessed with kind friends like you, whose heartfelt contributions help make homeownership a reality for people like Robert and William. Any amount you can give today will be deeply meaningful to families waiting for homes of their own. Best wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season.