Dorchester Habitat for Humanity is proud to celebrate another Dorchester County family achieving the American Dream of homeownership. On Friday, October 30, Alexis Gilstrap officially celebrated the dedication of her new home, marking an exciting new chapter for her...
For Alexis, Wilson Drive holds more than childhood memories. It’s a place filled with familiarity, belonging and a dream she once wasn’t sure would become a reality. Growing up near Wilson Drive, Alexis always hoped that one day she could return to the...
Janell Reyes is a future homeowner who is working to build a home for herself while holding a full-time job and obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health from the College of Charleston. Originally from the Bronx in New York, she moved to the area during COVID...
Ariell Burgess is a single mother of three who moved from Clemson, SC, five years ago to start a new life for her family. She didn’t take homeownership seriously until about six months into the COVID-19 pandemic. “That was an eye-opener,” she said. “I wanted to get...
Future Homeowner, Michele Scibetta’s whole world changed in 2014 with the birth of her son. At 41, she knew she would be raising him as a single mother on one income but it was not until last year’s pandemic that she realized she needed to get them out of the...
Tabatha Smith is a joyful mother of two who puts the needs of others far before her own. She sings in the choir at her church and is excited to finally start building her future home. She has had her fair share of heartache throughout her life but you would never...
