Coles County Habitat for Humanity Builds Home for Second Generation Recipient

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Coles County Habitat for Humanity has broken ground on a new home for Destiny Crowe, whose mother Aisha Crowe received a Habitat home in 2017. Destiny, who was a regular volunteer on her mother's build crew as a teenager, is now the first second-generation Habitat homeowner in the county.

Why it matters

Habitat for Humanity's mission is to provide affordable housing to low-income families. The fact that Destiny, the daughter of a previous Habitat homeowner, is now receiving her own Habitat home demonstrates the lasting impact the organization can have on breaking the cycle of poverty through home ownership.

The details

Destiny Crowe, now an adult, is the first second-generation Habitat homeowner in Coles County. She was a regular volunteer on the build crew when her mother Aisha's home was constructed in 2017, while Destiny was still in high school. Now Destiny is receiving her own Habitat home, continuing the cycle of home ownership and community involvement.

• Aisha Crowe received a Habitat home in 2017.
• Destiny Crowe, Aisha's daughter, was a regular volunteer on the build crew as a teenager.
• Ground has now been broken on Destiny's new Habitat home in 2026.

What they’re saying

What’s next

Coles County Habitat for Humanity plans to hold a dedication ceremony for Destiny's new home once construction is complete.