While many are familiar with Habitat for Humanity as an international organization, the impact of services like these on our own community is often overlooked or completely unknown to the general public. As Habitat for Humanity of Southern Ocean County wraps up construction on its 39th home, located in Little Egg Harbor, and gears up for a new project in Manahawkin, one resident shared a look into her journey to becoming a homeowner.

Despite misconceptions, Habitat for Humanity does not give away houses, but instead offers affordable monthly payments…