We believe that home
matters every day of the year, but nothing beats spending time with family and
friends in your own home during the holidays. More than any other time, this
season brings people together and reminds us of the important things in life. Opening
gifts around the Christmas tree and sitting around the dining room table for
hours and hours are just some of the many holiday memories that last for a
lifetime.
Jasmine Morris, a
27-year-old Memphis native and veterinary technician, always wondered what it
would feel like to celebrate a holiday in her own home. Now, she no longer has
to wonder. She officially closed on the Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal Church GraceBuildersHome and moved in with her two daughters, just in time
for Christmas.
“That makes me really
happy, satisfied,” said Jasmine. “I feel like I’m providing my children with
something that’s theirs, and as a parent, that’s something I felt like I needed
to do. We can start new Christmas traditions in our home, and that’s special to
me.
Jasmine’s dream has
always been to buy her own house, and we made sure this dream became a reality.
Unsure if she could qualify for homeownership, Jasmine enrolled in United Housing’s Homebuyer Education program and realized it was possible.
“When I took the
course, it really became real to me,” said Jasmine. “I was actually going to be
able to buy a house, and it was going to be mine. I have to pinch myself because
it’s been such a blessing.”
Do you want to spend
the holidays in your own home? There are stories like Jasmine’s all over the
region, and we want to help you and your family fulfill these dreams. Visit our
website, or call us at (901) 272-1122.
For more information
on Jasmine Morris, read this article from the Memphis Daily News: http://bit.ly/14SCfk5.
