A new home brings Colette hope and confidence

Construction costs sponsored by:

Stock Signature Homes, with support from residents of The Lake Club

Publix Super Markets Charities

Team Build support by: 

Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee (RASM) 

136 volunteers contributed 1,511 hours to build this home. 27 residents of The Lake Club contributed 360 of those hours! 

“I’d like to express my gratitude and appreciation for all the hard efforts of the volunteers. Words can’t express how grateful we are. We truly appreciate it.” 

Colette

Colette has worked as an insurance underwriter for the same company for 10 years. She is a hardworking mom supporting her two daughters. Cyriah, 21, is currently attending State College of Florida finishing her prerequisites to major in IT at the University of South Florida. Milaun is looking forward to entering her freshman year at Booker High School. The girls have always shared a single, small bedroom in their cramped apartment so having their own bedroom is a BIG deal. 

Colette applied for homeownership with Habitat Sarasota because she wanted to escape the burden of rising rent year after year. The rent on her tiny two-bedroom apartment was going up each year and was stretching her budget. She was paying more for the same crowded living conditions and the age of the apartment was starting to show. She also wanted a foundation for the future of her daughters; a home they could always rely on; a home that gave them their own space. 

Affordability was key. Colette and her daughters are grateful to have a permanent, affordable home. “I am overjoyed and blessed to provide a home to my girls. This home makes all the difference for us. It gives my daughters hope and confidence.” 

Colette beams from ear to ear when she describes her daughters decorating their own room with their personal touches. 

“We are truly very grateful for Stock Homes to partner with Habitat Sarasota to provide my family with an affordable home. It definitely makes a difference because there is a great need in Sarasota.” 

All photos seen here were taken prior to March 20, 2020 when volunteer activities were suspended due to social distancing guidelines required to contain the spread of COVID-19.