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Builders Blitz Bios

THE CUNNINGHAM FAMILY
Charlesmecca and her two young daughters share a two-bedroom duplex with Charlesmecca’s mother, Lottie Mae. Charlesmecca shares her bedroom with her daughters and Lottie Mae has the second bedroom. Strong wind drafts and poor insulation in their duplex create drastic differences in the temperature during the winter and summer months. During the cold months, the family uses only the stove for heat and during the hotter months, the air conditioner runs constantly, resulting in high utility bills. The family’s duplex is located in an unsafe neighborhood where Charlesmecca and Lottie Mae constantly worry about the girls’ safety. The children’s bikes were recently stolen, cars race through the area and loud music is heard throughout the night.
Builder: Oakwood Custom Homes Group, Ltd.
Donor: Gilbert and Thyra Plass

THE VILLEDA FAMILY
Gregorio and Eva Villeda have three children: a 5-year-old son, a 3-year-old son, and a newborn daughter. The family lives in a dilapidated two-bedroom trailer home in Bryan. The floors of their home are weak and mushy. Gregorio has reinforced the flooring and walls to prevent them from collapsing, but the family does not have insulation installed. The roof leaks, and air flows through cracks between the windows and doors. The family is scared to use the front room of the home due to a murder that was committed in front of it, so Eva and the children share the bed while Gregorio sleeps on the floor. Gregorio has worked for Brazos County in the Road and Bridge Department for the past six years. Eva stays home with the children. They have been approved for a three bedroom home.
Builder: Ellis Custom Homes
Donor: The Donald A. Adam Family

THE SMALLWOOD FAMILY
Tanya Smallwood and her children moved to Bryan from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Tanya, a recent widow, works as an independent contractor with The Bryan/College Station Eagle, but can only afford a two-bedroom apartment in a neighborhood that is not safe for her children. She shares her bedroom with her 9-month-old son, and her 3-year-old son and 7-year-old daughter share the second bedroom. Tanya said, “Stability, security, and safety were three things my family and I longed for during Hurricane Katrina, but now, with the help of Habitat for Humanity and their hand, we have been able to obtain all three. I am truly grateful for the opportunities I have been given.”
Builder: Cathey Homes
Donor: Dansby Grant Foundation and
Bank of America

THE GREEN FAMILY
Kim Green and her two children, aged 8 and 17, relocated to Bryan from New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. The family currently lives in a neighborhood where several robberies have occurred and cars race through her apartment complex at speeds that make it unsafe to be outside the apartment. Kim constantly fears for her children’s safety. Kim has been a county clerk for the Brazos County Court House for about a year.
Builder: JKM Classic Homes
Donor: NCAA

THE DAVIS FAMILY
Ora Lee Davis lives with her daughter Latreace and her four grandsons in a two bedroom home. Ora Lee has rented the home for the last 15 years and the home is in dire need of repair. The roof is sagging and leaks, along with the walls. Little insulation inside the home, rotting window seals and drafts have added to the rising cooling bills generated by window units. The doors do not work properly and raise concerns about intruders. The Davis home will be a handicap accessible home since both Ora Lee and Latreace suffering from crippling arthritis.
Builder: Stylecraft Builders, Inc.
Donor: Habitat for Humanity Board and
Community in Honor of Trish Burk

THE PINEDA FAMILY
Joseph and Justine Pineda are currently living with Joseph’s mother to try to save money for the future and for their daughter and son. All four family members share a single bedroom in Joseph’s mother’s home. Joseph’s sister recently moved in as well, adding to the issues of overcrowding and safety. Joseph is a produce manager with Kroger and Justine takes care of her children full-time.
Builder: CGM Home Builders
Quinn Williams Construction
Donor: Sponsorship Still Needed

THE ZAPATA FAMILY
Stephanie Zapata and her two children, a 3-year old daughter and an 11-year-old son, currently live with Stephanie’s mother. When accepted into the program, the Zapata family lived in a two bedroom apartment in College Station that Stephanie had been renting for five years. However, the family outgrew the apartment and could not afford larger living accommodations. Stephanie’s daughter struggles with persistent health issues after having a kidney transplant at 18 months old. Stephanie works part-time at Wal-Mart. Upon hearing of the Zapata’s Habitat home, Wal-Mart donated a $1000 check to Habitat and Stephanie’s fellow employees volunteered 100 sweat equity hours to help Stephanie as she deals with her daughter’s persistent health issues.
Builder: Pitcock and Croix, Inc.
Donor: Sponsorship Still Needed

abouTown Press Day!
Friday, June 6 2008 starting 8am

abouTown Press Day challenges the BCS community to participate in the 2008 Builders Blitz! Come help landscape the lawns of these habitat homes!


You Must Sign up to Participate!
To join our team send us an email or call:
habitat@aboutownpress.com
979-823-7200 (BCS Habitat for Humanity Office)


Habitat For Humanity Home Builders Blitz.

Bryan/College Station Habitat for Humanity will build homes in partnership with local families by building 7 homes in 7 days, starting May 31, 2008 and going through June 6, 2008! The Habitat for Humanity 2008 Builders Blitz is a nationwide effort to build Habitat homes in all 50 states during one week. You can be a part of this amazing project!