Our 200th Habitat Home! Meet Sheneshia
We are ecstatic to welcome Sheneshia to the Habitat family. She will become our 200th Habitat homeowner this September 2017! Read on to learn a little more about her Habitat journey, and join us on September 23rd to celebrate 200 homes.
Please tell us a little about you and your family.
My name is Sheneshia Anderson and I am 38 years old. I have a very good heart, I love to help people, and I love to laugh. I have a son named DeMario Anderson who is 19 years old. He is very playful and has a heart of gold, he will actually give you the clothes off of his body!
How does your family spend quality time? What are your hobbies?
My family and I love to travel and just enjoy each other’s company. We love to have family gatherings and go to sporting events.
Where do you work?
I work at Genesis Healthcare (Foxglove Center). I have been there for 8 years working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. I also work at Riverwoods Behavioral Health Services.
Why did you apply to be a Habitat homeowner?
I have always wanted to buy a house but never succeeded because of personal reasons like my financial situation. After working on my credit to improve it, I decided to give the program a try.
What are you looking forward to the most when you are a Habitat homeowner?
As a Habitat homeowner, I look forward to knowing that I do not have to sign another lease and wondering whether my rent will increase. My personal goals are to become financially stable, finish school, and continue to volunteer to help future homeowners.
Where do you live now?
I [used to] stay in a 2 bedroom and 2 bathroom apartment with my son. I moved out of my apartment in June 2017. If I would have renewed my lease, my rent would have went up another $50. My current living situation right now is with my sister and her family. I know I’m not a burden on them because they love the company, but it’s nothing like having your own.
How did you hear about Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity?
I heard about Southern Crescent Habitat through a family member.
What about Habitat has been the biggest surprise to you?
The response time once I turned in my application in was a surprise because I actually thought it was going to take longer.
Describe the hardships you have faced on your road to the American Dream of homeownership.
The hardships that I have faced are working 2 jobs and making sure my son is well-taken care of while trying to complete all my hours in order to become a Habitat homeowner.
How will your life change once you move into your new home?
My life will be different because I will be able to work on my next goal of becoming financially stable since my living situation is not a burden anymore. It’s like having a load lifted off your chest.
What is the first thing you are going to do in your new home?
The first thing I am going to do in my new home is give thanks to my God all mighty for allowing me to be a homeowner.
What would you like to say to Habitat and the volunteers that are going to help you build your new home?
I would like to say thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the volunteers and donors and even those that wanted to participate but couldn’t for making it possible for my son and me to have a place to actually call our own!
