Jeraldy lives with her husband Ariel their daughter Gladys and two step children José and Jesús in their new home in the Luis Samayoa Housing community. Before partnering with Habitat Guatemala, they rented a small house for almost two years.

When they found out that Jeraldy was expecting a baby, they decided it was time to build a place of their own. When asked how she feels with her house, Jeraldy replies: “I’m happy. There is nothing better that being home!”

About the volunteers Jeraldy remarks: “It was an unforgettable week, they worked really hard, they did not care about the heat,” she continues, “thank you all for your support, we will never forget you, may God bless you!”

Cynthia, her husband Danis and their children, Fernando (8) and Valentina (4) are now living in their new house in Zacapa.  Before partnering with Habitat Guatemala, the family lived in a relative’s house for almost five years, then rented a different house for two more years.

After learning about Habitat’s program through a friend that has a house in the community were they are now located, the young couple decided it was time to start building their own house.

“We feel happy. Happy to give our children a safe place to live, this belongs to us now,” says Danis about how he feels in their new house. “I feel happy and calm here. There is a nice breeze in the afternoon. I am happy that my children now have their own space to play,” adds Cynthia.

Being the 100,000th Housing Solution they recall a lot of happy memories with all the volunteers that were helping them build their house. “It was a really nice experience, we enjoy a lot that week with all the volunteers,” says Danis.

“Thank you all for your support. All of you worked really hard! Fernando and Valentina were always here and got used to playing with you,” says Cynthia to the volunteers.

Blanca, a single mother of three boys, is now living in their new house in the Luis Samayoa Housing Community with her three boys, Cristian (26), René (24), Diego (16). Before partnering with Habitat Guatemala, Blanca and her family rented a house for more than 16 years.

They learned about our work from a friend who owns a Habitat home. After confirming that they met the requirements, they started with the construction of a house of their own! “Since they started with this community it was my dream to have a house here. Now it is a reality”, says Blanca.

Blanca explains how they feel with their new house: “I feel very very happy, and my sons too! They have their own space to plant different fruit trees”.

Blanca sells tortillas in her backyard, so she is always busy! They are planning to fence in the back of the house and add another room in the future.

About the volunteers she recalls: “I have great memories with them, we had such good experiences with all of them. I am very grateful for their support”, she continues: “We will always remember all of you! Greetings to everybody, this house was built with your love”.

Wendy and her family live in their new Habitat home in the Luis Samayoa Housing Communtiny, Usumatlán, Zacapa. Wendy lives with her three years old José Pablo and her husband Jorge, who works as a local merchant.

Before partnering with Habitat Guatemala the López family was living in Guatemala City with her in-laws, and traveled during the weekends to her parent’s house, were they shared a small room.

They learned about Habitat Guatemala from different people in their neighborhood, “I used to hear about Habitat and all the work that they were doing building houses and I wished to have one house for our own for a long time, until we finally made it true,” says Wendy.

“I feel very happy, it is our gift to our baby when he grows up.”  says Wendy about how she feels about her home. The family is planning to paint the house, add tiles and an iron gate in the future. They are also planning to have another baby!

Regarding her experience with the volunteers she says, “I was amazed with all the hard work they did. I am very grateful with them, thank you all for your support. I invite you to keep on helping”. She continues, “nowadays it is not easy to have your own house. You being part of this dream come true is a blessing.”