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Building Dreams, Changing Lives: Lori Bonifay’s Journey to Homeownership
GREATFALLS, Mont., Oct. 27, 2024 – At the heart of Montana’s rural communities, USDA Rural Development, Montana is empowering individuals and families to transform their lives through programs like the Self-Help Housing 502 Direct Home Ownership Program. One such success story comes from Great Falls, where Lori Bonifay, a single mother of five, is building not only a home but a brighter future for her family.
USDA Rural Development - Fulfilling a National Demand, One Welder at a Time
A nationwide shortage of welders is plaguing the United States. In response to this reality, Tyler Sasse made the decision to develop an elite, competitive welding school in 2019. Western Welding Academy was founded in Gillette, Wyoming, a community historically associated with the coal, oil and gas industries.
Building a Better Future: Cathy Sylvester's Journey with USDA Rural Development
Cathy Sylvester's journey has been a remarkable testament to perseverance and resilience. She purchased a home through USDA Rural Development Indiana in 2018 as a single mom. With a USDA 502 Direct Loan, she got a modest and comfortable space for herself and her two sons, Christopher and Christian, in Greene County.
From Devastation to Renewal: The Journey of Mr. Joe Lewis
Inspiring Journey to Home Repair
Meet Mr. Joe Lewis. Like his namesake, the former first black world heavyweight champion, Mr. Lewis, at 84 years old, is a champion in spirit. Living in Monterey, Louisiana, the unincorporated community in Concordia Parish, Mr. Lewis is one of the 439 residents who call Monterey home.
"They are still in my corner": Rural Development and Habitat for Humanity Help First-time Homebuyer
When Amber first applied to purchase a home through Habitat for Humanity of Greater Bangor, she had just started a new job and was looking forward to positive changes for her family. A relative had told her about Habitat’s mission helping people work with volunteers to build their own homes and secure affordable mortgages. As a first-time homebuyer and single parent, it sounded like working with Habitat might put homeownership within reach for the family, so she was excited to apply.