“It’s really exciting to be out here working on my own home.”
Maura is one of the first homeowners selected for Pathway at Heritage Park in Olathe, Kansas. With construction underway, she has the opportunity to build the foundation for a future she’s long dreamed of—for herself and her daughter, Rory.
“I never thought owning a home would be possible,” Maura shares. “I’m so proud to be able to provide this for my daughter. I give all the glory to our Creator, who shaped this beautiful plan for us.”
Building a Brighter Future
Living in transitional housing through Shepherds Care Ministries, Maura knew her current situation was only temporary. She was determined to find a place of her own, a place where her daughter could grow up safe, happy, and surrounded by a supportive community.
“When I got into the program at Shepherds Care Ministries, the goal was to find long-term housing. For me, the only option was homeownership,” Maura says. “Habitat was one of the paths that made sense, and I was determined to make it happen.”
Maura was determined to achieve her goals and become mortgage-ready as quickly as possible. Her dedication put her on an accelerated path—just 11 months after entering Habitat KC’s Homeowner Program, she’s estimated to close on her home once construction is complete.
It’s that determination she hopes to instill in her daughter. For Maura, becoming a habitat homeowner is proof that hard work pays off.
Creating a Legacy
As a lifelong Johnson County resident, Maura has always dreamed of owning a home in Olathe, and Pathway at Heritage Park offers the perfect community as it is close to her family and is zoned for great schools. Now, as a future homeowner in the community she loves, Maura is also looking forward to the little things that make a house a home, like decorating walls for the first time and tackling some DIY projects.
“I’ve only been a renter before this,” she says. “It’s exciting to make it our own and watch it all come together.”
Beyond providing a home for the present, Maura is focused on leaving a lasting foundation for Rory’s future.
“The most amazing feeling is being able to build generational wealth for my daughter,” she explained. “It feels great knowing she’ll have a foundation to build on.”
Pathway at Heritage Park
Maura’s home will be part of Pathway at Heritage Park, a new neighborhood featuring 14 affordable homes, a homeownership center, and shared green spaces, including walking paths and a community garden.