“This is one of my biggest dreams, to own a home”

Paris became a first-time homeowner as she was handed the keys to her new home at her home dedication. Paris was part of the the Framing Hope program, a duel enrollment program with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity and House of Hope.

Framing Hope works to provide a pathway to homeownership for single-mothers in the Cedar Valley. The program pairs the Case Management at House of Hope - assisting single-mothers in finding stable employment and financial literacy - with Iowa Heartland’s Homeownership Program - requiring 300 sweat equity hours and 10 weeks of homebuyer education courses.

“This is a big start for me and my family. Not just for my kids, for my whole family!” said Paris just after her kids finished jumping up and down with excitement when receiving the keys to their home.