Micheal Embaye

The beginning of May 2008 saw LHFH's second homeowner Michael Embaye move into his home. Michael & his partner Nadine were given the keys to the property on 2nd May 2008. Michael, 35 who came to Liverpool from Eritrea at the age of 12 said: " I had never even hammered in a nail before I came here; I can't quite believe the three-story property is mine. I've put up plasterboard, tiled the roof & fitted insulation, everything apart from plastering & plumbing - that's done by the professionals".

Alison Phillips & Shannon Ledbetter

The start of February 2009 saw LHFH's third homeowner's Alison Phillips (Teaching assistant at Kingsley Community School) & Paul Hughes (Pharmaceuticals) both 27 move into their very first home. Alison & Paul who were given the keys to the property on 5th February 2009 were spurred onto make an application for a Habitat home as they hope to start a family in the near future. In fact, since moving into the house their family has already increased with the new addition of ‘Torres' the black Labrador puppy! Alison said, "We were not in a position to get the funds together for a deposit, so when we heard about this scheme we were delighted. Since moving into the house, we can't quite believe this three bedroom property is ours!"  ABOVE: Alison Phillips & Shannon Ledbetter

Julia & some recent volunteers, plus Executive Director Van Garber & LHFH Chair Rev Dr. Shannon Ledbetter.

Congratulations to our fourth homeowner who has recently completed her sweat equity & received the keys to her new home. Julia Walimbwa commenced her hours in October 08 & along with help from friends & family has proved just how quickly 500 hours can be completed.

Julia received the keys on 30th June. Julia, a part time student studying social work also works as a hairdresser. A single mum with two young boys, Sydney & Timothy, Julia said, It's a relief to finally be in my own home after living in rented accommodation for so long.