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Enriquez family:
 The Enriquez family – father Nicolas, mother
Marlene, twin daughters Geminnis and Gennessis
(12) and daughter Mariby (4) – are very
appreciative of the opportunity Habitat for
Humanity has provided to them. They previously
lived in a one-room trailer home where space was
at a premium. There had no permanent heating or
cooling systems and they all slept on a single
sofa.
In 1999, Nicolas and Marlene attended an
informational meeting about Habitat for Humanity
at their daughters' school, Maclay Elementary
School. They thought the opportunity for their
daughters to grow up in a community where they
would know and trust their neighbors sounded
wonderful. Nicolas works for a local speaker
manufacturer and Marlene works at home. Their
children are very important to them so they want
to live in a safe and wholesome environment
where their daughters can get a good education.
Once this family partnered with Habitat, there
was no stopping Nicolas. He often worked at
Habitat building sites six or seven days a week,
after working at his regular job. The family is
excited to grow and contribute to their new
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Angulo
family: 
Rafael and Olga Angulo previously lived in a
two-bedroom mobile home in Pacoima and needed
more room for their family. They share their
home with two daughters and a son, Juana (14),
Olga Anais (9) and Rafael (8) as well as Olga's
mother, Juana Ramirez.
After reading a flyer at school, the Angulo
family applied to Habitat for Humanity in 1999.
Both Rafael and Olga worked their "Sweat Equity"
hours on Saturdays alongside many volunteers and
other future homeowners. They were happy to do
this because they know it will bring many
opportunities for their family.
Rafael is happy about the work he has done
because he has not only created a better living
environment for his family – he has also
contributed to others in his community. |
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Mendez
family:
 Eva
Mendez is a single mother raising three
daughters, Diana (15), Susy (13) and Saray (6).
Along with her mother, Dominga, they lived in a
two-bedroom apartment in Panorama City. They
were so cramped for space, one of the children
slept in a closet.
In 1999, Eva's father saw the Panorama City
Habitat for Humanity community being built and
collected information on the program for Eva.
Her father's dream was to see Eva and her family
in their own house. He contracted cancer and
passed away in November 2002 after an
eight-month struggle with the disease.
Eva partnered with Habitat for Humanity to build
her own home. She worked with Habitat each
Saturday in order to fulfill her father's dream. |
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