Previous Powhatan Bus Driver of the Year becomes homeowner through local charity organization
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POWHATAN COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) -- A previous Bus Driver of the Year recently became a homeowner with help from Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan.
According to a release from the local charity organization, Jody Decker moved to the area a decade ago to spend more time with her children and grandchildren.
(Photo: Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan/Jen Nutter and Susan Winieck)
(Photo: Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan/Jen Nutter and Susan Winieck)
(Photo: Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan/Jen Nutter and Susan Winieck)
Decker applied to the Habitat-Powhatan's homeownership program after facing obstacles during three years of house hunting -- including the pandemic's negative impact on real estate prices.
“It’s an unbelievable miracle to me and a new beginning” said Decker, who can’t wait for family get-togethers with her five grandchildren at her new home. “I will finally have stability.”
Decker worked alongside volunteers with Women Build on the modular home, which arrived officially on May 15 and was lowered onto the foundation by a crane.
(Photo: Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan/Jen Nutter and Susan Winieck)
(Photo: Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan/Jen Nutter and Susan Winieck)
(Photo: Habitat for Humanity-Powhatan/Jen Nutter and Susan Winieck)
"There is such a goodness and kindness I see in all the Habitat volunteers," Decker said.
Women Build is a volunteer opportunity within Habitats for Humanity to help women gain skills and work together to help other women.
The house was officially dedicated to Decker at an event on Tuesday, Aug. 12.
