Eric and Ariana are proud of where they are today. The couple previously applied to purchase a Habitat home and did not qualify. They continued to work hard, and the second time was the charm — they are excitedly getting ready to purchase their home in Escondido! Ariana works in childcare resource services at
Marianna is no stranger to a challenge. She is a single mom of four active boys and has worked her way up at her job with North County Transit District, completed difficult training to become a Dual Qualified Assistant Dispatcher, and is currently in the process of completing Federal Railroad Administration safety certifications. She
Raul and Alice currently live in a small studio apartment in San Marcos that they rented when they were first married. It has been the only affordable option for them, even though they now have two children — Sofia (1.5) and Xavier (3.5). They are bursting at the seams but have made it work as
Emma's parents immigrated from Mexico to California with their eight children and nothing but the clothes on their backs. Her father worked hard to feed and clothe his children, keep them safe from harm, and to provide them with opportunities in life he never had. His loving dedication paid off, as his children were able
Zach and Jessica, both native Californians, have been married for six years and have a deep appreciation for each other as partners in life, love, and as parents to their 4-year-old son, Jayson. Zach is proud of the work he does enriching young lives at Springs Charter School, where he has worn many hats
Cesar and Heather have been together since 2010 and have two sons, Nathan (9) and Nikolas (4). The boys love riding their scooters, going to the park, and fishing with Dad. Nathan also plays baseball in the summer. Both of the boys have the “gift of gab” – they love to share and talk
The day Resty received an email from his National City Councilmember, Jose Rodriguez, will be one that he remembers forever. When he was a student at Mesa College, he joined his peers in the honors society to volunteer on a Habitat for Humanity job site, learning about the homeownership program and helping to build
Bryan and Daniela have been married for four years and have two amazing children – Daniel (3) and Lia (1). Both parents work very hard to support the dreams they have for their family. Daniela works at a college prep program that helps high school students from low-income families who are the first in
Jessica was born and raised in National City. Her husband, Alfred, is a native Californian, and they think it is so special that they get to raise their children Jiselle Avilyn (3) and Anabelle Joy (8 months), in the neighborhood where Jessica grew up. Purchasing their Habitat home will allow them to stay in
Eby served four years in the United States Air Force — from 1967 to 1971. He and his wife, Carleen, purchased their home in 1969, while he was still serving. It was in this home that they raised two children, and eventually had three grandchildren. Two of their grandchildren currently live in the home
