Habitat for Humanity is ‘wonderful work’

Sandy Denson is resource development director at Baytown Habitat for Humanity.

“I had done a lot in the community with some other nonprofits. But Habitat for Humanity, I don’t know, I just love it. It’s wonderful work, providing homes for low-income families.”

How big is the need?
“There is a substantial portion of our local population who really need basic, affordable housing. We’re constantly meeting families in need.

“Right now we’re building an average of 1½ houses a year. We’d like to get that to three houses a year.

“People may not realize that we’ve built a nice little community off North Main on East Homan Avenue. We purchased a large piece of property from the Goose Creek school district years ago, and we’ve built 11 homes there and have room for three more.”

Why is Habitat so important to you?
“There was a period in my life when I was a single mother, and I was just so glad that I had so many wonderful people surrounding me to help. For many single parents who are working full time and trying to provide for their children, there is that underlying ripple of, man, if I get hurt or I get sick, how am I going to manage financially? We’re always just one step away.

“Through Habitat, we meet a lot of people who would love to change their situation and are willing to do the work to make that happen.”

— Sandy Denson