One of Penny’s most unforgettable moments during her 10 years with Habitat was witnessing a mortgage burning ceremony. This powerful event celebrated the journey of a Habitat homebuyer, a domestic abuse survivor and mother of two daughters, who was determined to create a safe and nurturing environment for her family. After learning about Habitat at a battered women’s shelter, she pursued her dream of homeownership through the program.
Thanks to her hard work and determination, she provided her daughters with a home where they built positive, lasting memories, both graduated college, and she achieved her goal of fully paying off her mortgage. To commemorate this milestone, she proudly burned the mortgage documents in her backyard—a symbol of triumph and perseverance that remains deeply inspiring to Penny.
