Richard and Carol have built a beautiful life together in their community home since 1989. Over 35 years, they’ve filled it with cherished memories—raising their children, Sarah and Michael, and now welcoming three grandchildren through its doors.
Richard, a proud Vietnam veteran, spent years in the food industry, running his own business and building connections throughout the community. Carol, a talented baker, has always found joy in sharing her creations with neighbors and friends. Together, they’ve woven themselves into the fabric of their neighborhood, with Carol serving as an election judge and holiday parade judge, while Richard remains active in veteran service organizations.
“This is where we’re staying the rest of our lives … This is home.”
Their home isn’t just a building—it’s the heart of their family story. “This is where we’re staying the rest of our lives,” Richard says with conviction. “This is home.” Carol adds warmly, “I just want our house to be a comfortable place where we can enjoy every room, where the grandkids feel welcome, and where we can keep making memories.”
When drainage issues caused water to fill their crawl space, the needed repairs felt overwhelming. That’s when a friend told them about Habitat for Humanity’s repair program. The relief was immediate. “I was so worried we wouldn’t qualify for help,” Richard admits. “This program means we can stay in the home we love.”
The couple has watched their neighborhood evolve over the decades as younger families have moved in, and they’ve chosen to stay because this is where their heart is—and where their budget allows them to thrive. The completed repairs will do more than fix structural issues; they’ll give Richard and Carol the gift of aging in place with dignity and peace of mind.
For Richard and Carol, home means stability, community, and the promise of more years together in the place where they’ve built their legacy. Thanks to supporters like you, they’ll be able to stay exactly where they belong.
The support of our community is the only reason we’re able to make the critical home repairs that keep our neighbors in their homes. Join thousands of other people who have already chipped in to ensure that we can continue this important work!