Angelina and her son have lived in a small apartment in Carlsbad for the past five years. Though she is grateful to be able to provide a safe place for her son to live, she longs for her own home. There are various challenges within the apartment complex. A couple of years ago someone
Pedro and Myrna have lived in their apartment complex for the past three years. This couple keeps their apartment extremely clean, but the unit is old and maintenance issues go unaddressed by management. The water temperature in their shower and sink changes every few seconds from freezing cold to boiling hot. The electrical outlets
Karen has worked as a bookkeeper for her church for the past 15 years. She is extremely dedicated to her work, her church, and her friends. Karen has been renting a small apartment in Vista for the past five years. It is a garage that has been converted into an apartment. There is only
Martin and Isabel have lived in their apartment complex for the past two years. This couple keeps their apartment extremely clean, but the unit is old and maintenance issues go unaddressed by management. There are termites in the walls, constant water clogs in the sinks, and a non-operating garbage disposal. The water temperature in
Ryan, a single 33 year-old man, has lived independently for the past 9 years. He has overcome many obstacles and has not let his disability interfere with living life to the fullest. He is actively involved in his community and enjoys sailing, golf, and coaching softball. He has worked for Home Depot for the past
Jeanie is a single mother with a three year old daughter. They have lived in their current apartment in Carlsbad for the past year. For many years, Jeanie has worked for Sterling Jewelers, but recently went back to school and is now an LVN. She started her new job early this year and is
Christa is a single mom living in Carlsbad with her three year old son, Kellan. Though her apartment complex is not old, it has a reputation for having problems with mold. Although the Christa keeps her house in immaculate condition, she has found mold growing on her belts, purses and on her young son’s
Beverly has worked as a waitress at the El Camino Country Club for the past 16 years. She loves her job and recently received the country club’s first employee award for excellence. She is known throughout North County and is a customer favorite. Before moving into her Habitat home, Beverly lived alone in an
For the past seven years Luisa and her daughter, Kenia, have lived with her parents in a two-bedroom, one-bathroom home in Escondido. Luisa and Kenia share a bedroom and Luisa’s grandmother, sister, and brother share the other bedroom. Luisa’s mother and father sleep on the couch in the living room. The house is so
Thomas is a 31 year -old single who is extremely active in his community and is involved in a range of activities. Thomas currently works at Wal-Mart and is well-known for his work ethic and desire to provide quality customer assistance. In July of 2007, Thomas was awarded Employee of the Month. Thomas walks
