House #135
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Kodjo, Princia, & family about the family Kodjo and Princia both immigrated from Togo over 10 years ago. They learned about Habitat for Humanity QC from congregational members at QC Christian Assembly. Their journey through the program was not easy. To earn sweat equity and build their homes, Kodjo and Princia worked opposite hours at Dover Corp. so that one could always care for their energetic son, Winner. They are all very happy that their new house and yard provide a safe environment for their son to play and be a growing boy. What homeowner ship means to them "Homeownership means everything for us. Peace of mind having security for our family." became a partner family 2022 groundbreaking Saturday, June 17, 2023 dedication Thursday, May 9, 2024 |
build sponsors
This project has been supported, in whole or in part, by in memory of John & Leah Foster
in-kind donors
Comfort Concepts QCA
Sherwin-Williams
Cree (light bulbs)
Steve’s Mirror & Glass
Wren Appraisal
Whirlpool Corporation
Ryan Weber, Attorney Gomez, May, LLP & Grace Schroeder, Assistant Schneider
Electric/Square D
family mentors
Once accepted into the Habitat program, Kodjo and Princia were paired with Belinda Holbrook who worked with them throughout the program.
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groundbreaking
Kodjo and Princia worked to earn their sweat equity hours. Sweat equity refers to time spent working on job sites, working at our restore or office, hours spent attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. Every adult in the home must earn 250 hours, not easy when working, raising a family, but they are well on their way. Now they can earn sweat equity working on their own home.
work begins on the house
Families get to pick from 3 different house plans once they meet their sweat equity needs.
Families get to pick from 3 different house plans once they meet their sweat equity needs.
work groups
Employers throughout the community sponsored 62 work groups for their employees in 2024.
3M, Deere- Womens group
John Deere – Chris S. Team
John Deere – Mike L. Team
John Deere – Peter N. Team
First Presbyterian Church, Hy-Vee
the build
Habitat has the best volunteers in the world! Their love and hard work ensures the success of this build. With supervisor Dave Bloom, Jimmie Clifford this build was possible.
Volunteer Supervisor Dave Bloom
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Volunteer Supervisor Jimmie Clifford
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dedication
To earn their homes, Kodjo and Princia have each offered 250 hours of sweat equity as required by Habitat International. Not only have they been working hard by building their homes, they have also been learning about becoming responsible homeowners by attending classes to learn about budgeting, use of credit, home maintenance and escrow/insurance. All while working full time and attending to family needs. We are so proud of them for their hard work to earn this opportunity to become homeowners!
the finished house
Kodjo and Princia will now start their mortgage payments. Habitat homeowners pay a low-down payment on a zero percent interest mortgage for 25-30 years. Monthly payments will be affordable at less than 30% of their household income.
Whether you worked building this house, served lunch, or donated – we thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!
