Making a Difference

On April 9, 2007 Habitat Home recipient, Jennifer Timms, wrote a wonderful letter to the St. Petersburg Times thanking East Pasco Habitat for Humanity for their work. We at EPHFH feel honored to have made a difference in the lives of the Timms family, and the rest of our Habitat community.

The letter reads as follows:
On March 31, an event took place that will forever change the lives of my children and me. We received the keys to our own home through East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. In this time of Easter, when we talk about new beginnings and new life, it is completely appropriate that we are able to celebrate this holiday in our new home.

There are too many individuals to thank personally, and I would hate to leave anyone out. First and foremost, my sons and I would like to thank the staff members of East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. Without their vision, we would have not achieved our dream of home ownership. The countless hours they work raising funds and awareness of the need for affordable housing in our area is overwhelming. Everyone I have encountered through Habitat for Humanity genuinely cares about those in need. This is a first-class organization, with a staff to match. I need to thanks the numerous volunteers. I am in a state of admiration and absolute awe of the sacrifices these people have made for my family.

The care-a-vanners are simply wonderful. They travel around building houses for other families like ours. They don't do this for money or fame. It is simply out of love and their desire to help others.

I would also like to thank the community members who have helped us, including various businesses. I have learned how blessed we are. We have a wonderful support system and people who care about us.

I encourage others to donate to East Pasco Habitat for Humanity. The need for quality, affordable housing in this area far exceeds the resources of one organization. However, if other organizations and individuals came together and worked together, miracles could happen. Other families could experience the joy we have. It is an amazing feeling. - Jenny Timms, Dade City