Projects
House #35
Serhiy &Julia Potapenko
Our family is from Ukraine. We moved to Brookings about a year and half ago. We came to the United States because Serhiy had a dream to see America from the inside, not just through movies. He thought that America could give Daniel a bright future. Our family did not expect the kindness we received from our church family and even the town of Brookings. So many people were nice to us and we have made many good friends since we have moved here. Now we are blessed with our own home. We have come this far and been blessed by so many people because of God.
Our son, Daniel, is 8 years old and he goes to Hillcrest Elementary school. He has made so many friends and he likes his teacher Daniel has one wish that he has asked for a long time. He really wants a puppy or a kitten. Daniel is so excited that his dream will come true.
This house means a lot to us. It is our dream to own a home. It will be so nice to have our own space, be able to have friends over for gatherings, and have a yard with a garden and swing set.
Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical Christian housing organization. Established in 1995 as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity works in partnership with God and people from all walks of life to build decent, affordable homes for families in need.
Brookings Area Habitat for Humanity (BAHFH) is a nonprofit, Christian
housing ministry that works to eliminate substandard housing in the
Brookings County area.
BAHFH welcomes partners from any faith who are willing to pick up a hammer
to help improve the lives of families needing decent shelter.
Habitat for Humanity International (HFHI) , based in Americus, Georgia, is an ecumenical Christian ministry dedicated to eliminating poverty housing. By the end of 2005, Habitat will have built its 200,000th house, and more than one million people will be living in Habitat homes they helped build and are buying through no-profit, zero-interest mortgages. Habitat is a worldwide, grass-roots movement with more than 2,100 affiliates in 100 countries, including all 50 states of the United States. For information on international projects visit Habitat.org.
321 9th Street or PO Box 412
Brookings SD 57006
phone: (605) 692-5601
fax: (605) 692-7235
email: bahfh@brookings.net
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