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CUTLINE: Enterprises Roofing Owner Kirsten Land represented the Edmond Board of Realtors and helped Adrine W. celebrate during her new Habitat home dedication on Nov. 7, 2024, at Cornerstone Creek in far northwest Oklahoma City.
Adrine W.
Habitat Homeownership Helps Fulfill Mom’s Legacy for Daughter
When Adrine W. brought her three-year-old daughter from the Republic of Cameroon to the United States in 2017, the single mother said there were some “difficult times.” Determined to build a legacy for her little girl, Adrine trusted God and got to work, eventually earning a degree from Oklahoma State University. Today, Adrine is a thankful U.S. citizen working as an SSM Health radiology technologist. Her daughter, Emmanuelle Mathea, is now a thriving fifth grader attending a local school. Adrine celebrated the dedication of her new Habitat home on Nov. 7, 2024, with the Habitat staff and community members at Cornerstone Creek in Oklahoma City.
CUTLINE (L-R): New Habitat Homeowner Adrine W. poses with Hunter Merritt, owner of Gain Mortgage Group, during the recent dedication of her new Habitat home at Cornerstone Creek in northwest Oklahoma City.
During the event, Adrine said her newly purchased home is another part of the legacy she wants to leave for her daughter.
“It is a great opportunity for me today,” Adrine said. “I want to thank America for this opportunity and for being a homeowner. With inflation today, getting a house is difficult, and I’m grateful.”
In her application to participate in Habitat’s New Home Construction program, Adrine wrote that she wanted to buy a new Habitat house so Emmanuelle could feel “at home and secure” as their American dream is being shaped in “this amazing country.”
“I want to leave her a legacy, and this house is a big part of it,” she said. “I’m grateful to be part of Habitat for Humanity.”
Young Family Pleased to Grow Along with Habitat’s Cornerstone Creek
Alan N. and his wife, Thaysarye N., are a busy young couple raising their little boy, Liam, age 2, but took time out to celebrate with Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity staff, local clergy and community members on Nov. 17, 2024, at their affordable new home at Cornerstone Creek in Oklahoma City.
CUTLINE: (L-R) Alan N., a manager at a Teapioca Lounge in Oklahoma City, poses with his wife, Thaysarye N., and their son, Liam, age 2, in a photo submitted with their application to apply to buy a Habitat home.
Originally from Vietnam, Alan said he met Thaysarye while attending Oklahoma City Community College. The couple also worked at Teapioca Lounge, part of a boba tea franchise out of Texas, and married in 2019. Today, Alan works as a manager at one of the local bubble tea locations.
Alan wrote in the application submitted to Habitat’s New Home Construction program that he and Thaysarye chose to apply with Habitat because they wanted to live in a safe neighborhood.
“As we choose our first home and where we (will) live, it’s very important that our kids live in a safe neighborhood as they grow older,” Alan stated.
CUTLINE: Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Chair/CEO Ann Felton Gilliland poses with one of Habitat’s newest Cornerstone Creek homeowners, Alan N, Thaysarye N. and Liam N. The family celebrated their new home dedication on Nov. 14, 2024, in Oklahoma City.
He said fulfilling the 100 sweat-equity hours mandated by Habitat was fun and that he’s enjoyed meeting other volunteers and staff.
During the celebration, Thaysarye said she appreciated Habitat friendly staff and her new house.
“Thank you to the volunteers and everyone who has worked on our home,” Thaysarye said. “Thanks for being patient with us about our child and work. Thank you for our beautiful home.”
To learn more about Cornerstone Creek, visit the link below or call 405-232-4828.
