This home will be Habitat's first rehabilitation project. The property and 3.5 acres for future development were purchased from a private resident. The house, built in 1975 by the previous owner, has remained largely untouched since its construction. Habitat will give the home a complete makeover, and it will be a 3-bedroom, 2-bath home.

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Meet the Coleman Family

Nyesha Coleman has worked as a health information professional at the Elkhart Clinic for eight years. She dreams of a safe and secure space for herself and her son Amir.

Nyesha lives with her supportive mom and stepdad, but it isn’t a long-term solution. She recently ended her apartment lease in Elkhart with the exciting goal of moving into her Habitat home soon.  Sharing a cramped space with just one bathroom isn’t ideal for a multi-generational family. “Before this, we were living in unsafe conditions. It wasn’t a place where I wanted Amir to grow up.” She shared that it felt unsafe, “There wasn’t even a yard for him to play in.”

She found hope when a friend and co-worker, and a past Habitat for
Humanity Elkhart County partner family shared their positive experience. Determined to create a better life for herself and Amir, Nyesha applied for the program. When she was selected, the joy was overwhelming. “Habitat is giving me more than just a house. It's giving me peace of mind. It’s a place where Amir can finally have his own space to play, and it’s a legacy I can build for our family.”

The financial literacy classes offered by Habitat proved invaluable. “Those classes were a game-changer,” Nyesha emphasizes. “They not only helped me save for the down payment but also empowered me to manage my finances effectively for the long term. Thanks to Habitat, I can  dream about returning to school for botany and horticulture!”

Nyesha has been putting in her sweat-equity hours. “I’ve been helping to build homes for other partner families,” she shared. “It’s been an amazing experience to see these houses come together, knowing what it means for each family.”