The Good Life

Kek always has a positive attitude. Even when his application to the Habitat for Humanity of Omaha homeownership program was denied in 2016, he kept thinking positively and worked harder. With a smile on his face, he returned to apply in 2017 and his determination and hard work paid off when his application was accepted.

Kek wants a house for himself and his children; a place for them to be comfortable and to be a family. Now he is constantly asking, “when, when, when?” He would love to move into his new home in time to enjoy Christmas as a family.

South Sudan is where Kek was born and raised. He then moved to Jacksonville, Florida, in 1995. In 2002, he moved to Omaha, because, “It’s a good life.” Kek says he has found it easy to make friends and find employment in Omaha. He has really enjoyed raising his seven kids here. He says he like to share his South Sudanese culture with them, but they are also very American.

Three of his children will be living with him in his new home, Deng (20), Nyanpanda (19), and Adut (18). Kek values education and says his family’s future is bright with education. He says, “My children make me strong. I love them; I do better just for them.”