Story Collection: Neighbors

Our collective impact in 2019

Our collective impact in 2019

These numbers and the results they represent would not be possible without our many partnerships, including the one we have with you. Together, we responded to devastating floods, provided affordable home loans to families, helped individuals repair their houses, and much more.

Gjornae’s New Beginnings

Gjornae’s New Beginnings

Gjornae’s sky-blue five-bedroom, two-bathroom home just east of what was the abandoned, former Wintergreen Apartments site is more than a home.

Resolving an Uphill Battle

Resolving an Uphill Battle

Mary has lived in her house for more than 45 years. She moved there in 1977 with her young children when her mother needed assistance.

An Answered Prayer for Betty

An Answered Prayer for Betty

Habitat Omaha’s Home Repair Program allows local senior to stay in her home. After seeing Habitat Omaha flyers and hearing about them from neighbors, it motivated her to call the organization. Betty was able to qualify for a loan through Habitat Omaha, choose a contractor and move forward to get the work done. Within three days of being approved, contractors were working on the roof.

Landing on a New Home

Landing on a New Home

Amber and her children come home from work, or school, and gravitate towards Marshmallow. The Syrian hamster is one of three pets the family has acquired since becoming Habitat Omaha homeowners. Amber used to live on a land agreement in a cottage, which worked for her as she wanted to renovate and purchase it from the landlord. He, unfortunately, did not seem willing to sell. As Amber’s family grew, the dwelling began to feel smaller.

Healing A Home — Habitat Omaha’s Repair Program

Healing A Home — Habitat Omaha’s Repair Program

Decent shelter is something everyone needs to thrive. Noah discovered that Habitat for Humanity of Omaha assists people with housing in several ways when he asked for help with a home repair.

Finding Their Forever Home: Ma Thu Sa and San Aungs

Finding Their Forever Home: Ma Thu Sa and San Aungs

Ma Thu Sa and San Aung’s journey to their Habitat Omaha home started 8,339 miles away in a refugee camp in Thailand. According to the United Nations Office, in 2014, there were 111,000 Karen refugees looking for new opportunities.

Jeanne and Roy Wilson’s Sunny Skies 

Jeanne and Roy Wilson’s Sunny Skies 

Roy Wilson and his wife, Jeanne, were two people affected by the floods that occurred in March 2019 from rain combined with fast snow melt. The couple’s home in the Green Acres area of Bellevue was soaked, and the Wilsons lost 40 years’ worth of possessions.