Local Dental Assistant and Son Celebrate New Home

Adrieanna R., a dental assistant, and her son, Noel, 9, celebrated buying their new, energy-efficient and affordable home from Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity (COHFH) during a March 20, 2025, dedication at Cornerstone Creek.

A single mother, Adrieanna wrote in her New Home Construction program application that she wanted a permanent home where Noel could have “his own space and yard to play in and grow up in a great neighborhood.”

Adrieanna R. poses with her son, Cole, and Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity Chair/CEO Ann Felton Gilliland during the working mom’s new home dedication on March 20, 2025, in Cornerstone Creek.

Adrieanna credited COHFH with teaching her valuable skills and connecting her with a supportive community.

“Having our own home allows me to mold and shape Noel into a more responsible young man with things like mowing, trash duties and helping a neighbor,” Adrieanna wrote.

She said Noel enjoyed participating in several sports. They also attended a local church, where Adrieanna volunteered with young children. As she prepared for homeownership, she began getting to know other homeowners and learning their stories.

“Habitat has supported my journey; everyone is friendly and helpful,” she wrote. “I look forward to continuing to help others build their dreams — none of this would be possible without God.”