This month we would like to recognize the gradutates of the Personal Investment Enterprise program. Since 2001, 125 participants have graduated with 50 participants purchasing a new home, 47 participants attending college, and 28 participants developing or expanding a small business. Please read below the story of one participant's story of purchasing their home through Flatirons Habitat for Humanity and the PIE program.
Currently the Collins and their daughter, along with Ms. Collins’ mother live in a two bedroom home in Lafayette. The house is not energy efficient. To stay warm in the winter they have to use space heaters; this method of heating is very expensive. The Collins’ 3 ½ year old daughter has life threatening allergies. Their current living situation is un-safe for her health. They are unable to rid the house of dust mites, mold and other environmental allergens.
Ms. Collins once told her mother, “I want a home for my family, a safe home.” Becoming a partner with Habitat for Humanity and the PIE program has given this family the chance to get ahead in life. The family would love to someday teach cooking classes to other families who have children living with severe allergies. They look forward to having the classes in their allergen safe home!