Habitat for Humanity dedicates home to Youngstown family
YOUNGSTOWN Habitat for Humanity of Mahoning Valley dedicated a home located on Landdowne Boulevard to a Youngstown family on Sunday.
A ceremony was held to recognize the family moving in and the volunteers who put in the work.
According to a release outlining the dedication ceremony, the Rodriguez family qualified for the Habitat for Humanity program in 2024.
"We are excited to rehab this home and bring new life into it for the Rodriguez family," said Habitat for Humanity Executive Director David Redig.
Redig continued," This home continues our focus on attainable housing for first time homeowners in the community."
The rehabilitated home includes refinished floors, new windows, a new kitchen and much more.
Sunday's ceremony allowed volunteers who helped rehabilitate the home to meet the family moving in.
Since 2024, now homeowner Princess Rodriguez and her family have completed the required financial literacy training and done the 25 hours of sweat equity into the home.
The family will receive an affordable mortgage on the home with a 0% interest rate, provided through Habitat for Humanity.
Rodriguez spoke to 21 News about the work that she and her family put into the home.
"To put it into, like, okay, this is something that belongs to me and my children, it just meant something different. But yeah, it's something that you earn and it's not something that was just given to me," said Princess.
Additionally, Rodriguez highlighted the help that Habitat for Humanity provides to those who may qualify for their programs and additional help.
"Habitat helps those people. If you're motivated and need help with your credit, they'll help you fix your credit and get you to what you need [to get to] a place where you're eligible," said Rodriguez.
According to the release, Habitat for Humanity will now focus on a project in Trumbull County and is searching for possible partner homeowners for upcoming homes.
More information on how to volunteer, apply for an affordable home and other programs that Habitat for Humanity operates can be found on its website or by calling 330-743-7244.
