- Kimberly King purchased her Habitat for Humanity home in 2004, giving her children stability and a sense of belonging. Now, 20 years later, the home is fully paid off and ready to be passed down.
- Before owning their house, the family lived in Crown Point. Kimberly said homeownership gave her children comfort and security, while daughter Karlyn described it as “a fresh start” that brought them closer together.
- Habitat for Humanity leaders emphasize that affordable housing opens doors for low- to moderate-income families, helping build generational wealth and empowering new homeowners.
- BROADCAST TRANSCRIPT:
For many families in North Omaha, owning a home can feel out of reach. But when the chance finally comes—watching a house rise from the ground up can change everything.
The King family experienced that transformation firsthand when they moved into their Habitat for Humanity home back in 2004.
“She paved the way— and now I’m just walking on it and pushing my niece through it,” said daughter Karlyn King-Estwick, now 27…