New Partner Families
New Partner Families
Family Services volunteers and staff have been working diligently to find qualified, deserving families in need of affordable housing in East King County. The Family Selection Committee held six information meetings in Eastside cities during January and collaborated with local social services and housing agencies to reach potential Habitat homeowners. The Family Selection Committee aspires to select a total of 12 partner families before April for two-, three- and four-bedroom homes in Snoqualmie and Redmond.
I am excited to welcome our two newest partner families into the Habitat for Humanity of East King County family!
The Fowler Family – Scott and Linda Fowler have deep roots in King and Snohomish Counties. Scott was born in Seattle and Linda’s relatives reside in Kirkland, Stanwood Everett and Mill Creek. The couple has two children, Ashley (7) and Joel (3). They are active in their church and make family time a priority.
Scott was diagnosed with a degenerative disease during his late teenage years. His daughter, Ashley, was also diagnosed with the hereditary condition. Although Scott is unable to work outside of the home, he spends his time caring for his children and playing “Mr. Mom” while his wife, Linda, works at a local daycare.
The Fowlers pay nearly 45 percent of their limited income toward rent. Due to the substandard structural condition of their rented home, Scott and Linda pay up to $400 per month to keep their living space at an inhabitable temperature.
Scott and Linda are determined to improve their living situation and their children’s futures. They will purchase a three-bedroom home in the final phase of our Patterson Park development.
The Ly/Pham Family – Kiet Ly immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 1999. His parents had been living in the states for several years and Kiet’s father became an American citizen. In 2006, Kiet married Tho Pham and brought her to the United States.
When Kiet settled in Washington, he spoke no English. Recognizing the important of being fluent in our country’s language, he enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Once Kiet became fluent in English, he applied for United States citizenship and a competitive apprentice machinist program at Boeing. Kiet was selected out of 20,000 applicants to begin a four-year work-study program through Boeing. With successful completion of his training, Kiet will become a journeyman machinist.
Ly and Tho have one daughter, Annie. She is one year old and their pride and joy. Tho attends school and ESL courses in the evenings. She is working hard to learn English and is excited about her new opportunities in America. Kiet’s mother also lives with the family and helps care for her granddaughter.
Ly, Tho, Annie and Mai live in a one-bedroom apartment in Bellevue. Their crowded living space inhibits privacy and makes studying for Kiet and Tho difficult. The family looks forward to having a home of their own and growing roots in East King County. They will purchase a three-bedroom home in the final phase of our Patterson Park development.
--contributed by Emily Fortman, Family Services Manager
Family Services volunteers and staff have been working diligently to find qualified, deserving families in need of affordable housing in East King County. The Family Selection Committee held six information meetings in Eastside cities during January and collaborated with local social services and housing agencies to reach potential Habitat homeowners. The Family Selection Committee aspires to select a total of 12 partner families before April for two-, three- and four-bedroom homes in Snoqualmie and Redmond.
I am excited to welcome our two newest partner families into the Habitat for Humanity of East King County family!
The Fowler Family – Scott and Linda Fowler have deep roots in King and Snohomish Counties. Scott was born in Seattle and Linda’s relatives reside in Kirkland, Stanwood Everett and Mill Creek. The couple has two children, Ashley (7) and Joel (3). They are active in their church and make family time a priority.
Scott was diagnosed with a degenerative disease during his late teenage years. His daughter, Ashley, was also diagnosed with the hereditary condition. Although Scott is unable to work outside of the home, he spends his time caring for his children and playing “Mr. Mom” while his wife, Linda, works at a local daycare.
The Fowlers pay nearly 45 percent of their limited income toward rent. Due to the substandard structural condition of their rented home, Scott and Linda pay up to $400 per month to keep their living space at an inhabitable temperature.
Scott and Linda are determined to improve their living situation and their children’s futures. They will purchase a three-bedroom home in the final phase of our Patterson Park development.
The Ly/Pham Family – Kiet Ly immigrated to the United States from Vietnam in 1999. His parents had been living in the states for several years and Kiet’s father became an American citizen. In 2006, Kiet married Tho Pham and brought her to the United States.
When Kiet settled in Washington, he spoke no English. Recognizing the important of being fluent in our country’s language, he enrolled in English as a Second Language (ESL) courses. Once Kiet became fluent in English, he applied for United States citizenship and a competitive apprentice machinist program at Boeing. Kiet was selected out of 20,000 applicants to begin a four-year work-study program through Boeing. With successful completion of his training, Kiet will become a journeyman machinist.
Ly and Tho have one daughter, Annie. She is one year old and their pride and joy. Tho attends school and ESL courses in the evenings. She is working hard to learn English and is excited about her new opportunities in America. Kiet’s mother also lives with the family and helps care for her granddaughter.
Ly, Tho, Annie and Mai live in a one-bedroom apartment in Bellevue. Their crowded living space inhibits privacy and makes studying for Kiet and Tho difficult. The family looks forward to having a home of their own and growing roots in East King County. They will purchase a three-bedroom home in the final phase of our Patterson Park development.
--contributed by Emily Fortman, Family Services Manager
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