Katherine’s dream of becoming a homeowner began with a spark of inspiration from her sister, who built a house from the ground up. Seeing her sister's success fueled Katherine’s determination to create a stable and beautiful home for herself and her son. Now, because of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton, her dream is about to become a reality.

In December of 2023, Mama Nozipo’s water heater and furnace broke at the same time. This event left her vulnerable in the coldest months of the year. Dayton Habitat was able to come in and replace Mama Nozipo’s furnace and water heater quickly. Now she is able to feel safe and comfortable in her home again.

Tears of joy and accomplishment flowed at Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton’s most recent home dedication ceremony in Trotwood. On November 22, April, a single mom of two, officially closed on her new home. “I couldn’t sleep last night; I was so excited,” April said. Click to read more!

Whether you make your contributions public by posting on social media with the hashtag #GivingTuesday or keep them private, Dayton Habitat is challenging its community to get involved with the movement!