Homeowner Bio

Lealie Russ currently resides in King William County where she is a member of New Life Community Church in Aylett. She is a Deacon, sings in the choir and leads intercessory prayer. She volunteers in the community by providing Thanksgiving meals to local families. Through New Life’s “Be the Church” program they will be providing

Krystal & Nyla Krystal was born and raised in Hanover County. She and her siblings attended Patrick Henry High School. Her mother was raised in the town of Ashland where her grandmother still resides. Krystal and her 10-year-old daughter Nyla are currently sharing a room at her father’s house while she is saving

Ivy and her two children currently live in Richmond and she has been a dietary specialist at an assisted living community in Mechanicsville for the last five years. Her adult son Kenneth enjoys playing basketball and is working full time. Her daughter Keymani is a member of the Center for the Arts program at her

Keedra grew up in Hanover County and became a mother at the age (19). Once her son was born, she knew she needed to do whatever had to be done to make sure he was taken care of. Damien is now fourteen and Keedra wants to finally buy them a home so that they can

May Lewis is Habitat's 75th homeowner. She was born and raised in Caroline County. After living in Florida for 20 years she moved back to the area to be closer to friends and family. She is currently working as a scan clerk at a local grocery store. Ms. Lewis has overcome many challenges to be

The Palamino Family is Habitat's 74th homeowner. Alejandro immigrated to the US from Peru in2002. He said it was very hard to be away from his family and leave them in another country while he worked to get them here. He recalls having his longest double shift on Thanksgiving, the same day as his son’s