Your support can help Angel and her children live healthier lives.

Angel grew up in Denver, married young, and struggled with her husband to provide for their family.  After their divorce, she and her four children moved in with extended family.  “It was the only choice I had.  But I was determined to make a change and not have to rely on other people… just myself.”

In 1998, Angel enrolled at the Community College of Aurora. After training to become a Certified Nursing Assistant, she went on to earn licensing in surgical instrumentation at Metro State College of Denver where she earned honors on the Dean’s List.  Today, Angel works for National Jewish Health.  Like all Habitat Partner Families, Angel had to qualify for Habitat’s program by earning between $1,770 and $3,420 per month. 

It’s a good thing that Angel went into health care.  Christian, Angel’s son, was born with hemophilia, a blood disorder requiring injections three times a week.  Angel’s daughter, Danielle, has asthma and was recently diagnosed with a heart abnormality. 

Covering the costs of medications, inhalers, allergy shots and doctor visits is a challenge.  But with a stable home and an affordable mortgage through Habitat, Angel will be able to provide what the kids need to lead healthy and successful lives.

Click here to make a donation to Habitat and
provide a healthy home to Angel and her family.

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Habitat homes improve health and wellness:

• Poor housing conditions, with the presence of cockroaches, pesticides and mold, can cause or worsen health problems.  Living in substandard housing, residents risk lead poisoning, asthma and accidental injury.
• Families overpaying for housing have insufficient funds for other essentials such as healthy food, medicines, well doctor visits, and medical insurance.
• Frequent moves, living in overcrowded spaces, the fear of eviction elevate stress levels and can cause depression. 
  

High quality construction, as well as the safety, stability and affordability of a Habitat home, reduce risk of health hazards and stress while allowing families to meet other costs of living healthy lives. 

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For three years, Angel’s family of five has been living in a crowded three-bedroom apartment where she fears for her children’s safety.  They can rarely play outside or have friends over because of routine fights, loud arguments, and drug use just beyond their front door.  Angel’s daughter, Danielle, has even been followed home by a stranger from the bus stop.  This is not a safe or healthy environment for Angel’s family. 

Needless to say, the family cannot wait to move!  Purchasing a home has always been a priority and an important goal for Angel.  But it was out of her reach until she found Habitat and learned that her income qualified her for our 0% interest mortgage loan. 

Angel she will contribute 200 “sweat equity” hours building her home and the homes of her neighbors.  Angel has already started her hours and is very excited to begin building her own home, and creating the foundation for a better life.  Her kids are looking forward to having enough room, living in a safe neighborhood and having a backyard where they can play and enjoy their time as a family. 

Donations to Habitat build more than houses.  They build stability, security and the promise of a healthier life.  Your support builds a place where children feel safe.  A place where parents can afford the regular – and the surprise – bills that come with raising kids.  A place that a family can truly call home. 

You can help bring Angel’s family home and ensure her kids have the opportunity to grow up healthy, strong, and prepared for a brighter future.  Please give generously.

PS: Angel’s home will be built during the 30th annual Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project, taking place in October in the Globeville neighborhood.  To learn more about this special week, click here.