On Saturday, March 22, at 3:00 p.m., Lexington Habitat for Humanity will celebrate an incredible milestone in its 39-year history by dedicating the home for its 500th homebuyer household. This event offers a moment to reflect on the organization’s legacy of impact and its bright future of serving countless individuals, families and households.
“Reaching this milestone in Lexington Habitat’s history is both remarkable and humbling,” said CEO Darryl Neher. “Five hundred households have experienced the transformative power of affordable homeownership. Research shows that children achieve better academic outcomes, families enjoy improved health, and homeownership creates a lasting generational impact—providing stability and opportunity for future generations.”
Marsha, the homebuyer, cannot wait to purchase her new home. “This is such a blessing, a victory. I feel like I am truly blessed,” she said. The house is located in Lexington’s East End community; for Marsha, returning to the neighborhood where she grew up feels like going home. “I’m thankful, I’m prayerful, I’m joyful.”
Marsha has worked hard to achieve the dream of affordable homeownership. She attended weeks of homebuyer classes and one-on-one financial planning meetings. She also participated in the construction of her home and the homes of others. In her free time, Marsha enjoys spending time with her daughters, volunteering at her church and gardening.
Lexington Habitat staff, volunteers and donors will join Marsha and her family, friends and community members on March 22 at 642 Maple Avenue to celebrate the completion of her home. In the weeks following the dedication, Marsha will officially close on her home and begin to move in.
Lexington Habitat is grateful to the homebuyer sponsors, donors and volunteers who have made this project possible: the University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union, Jean and Gene Cravens, Calvary Baptist Church and dozens of individuals.
Since breaking ground on its first home in 1987, Lexington Habitat has adapted to Lexington's changing housing landscape by expanding its offerings — from single-family residences to townhomes — all while staying true to its mission: building homes, communities and hope. As Lexington Habitat celebrates this 500th milestone, it looks forward to a future filled with 500 more success stories.
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