ShaTaylor's Story

ShaTaylor is a determined young mom who sets clear goals—and achieves them. Her biggest priority has always been creating a better life for her two children, an 11-year-old daughter and a 4-year-old son. With the support of her tight-knit family, especially her mom and dad, ShaTaylor set her sights on something her parents never had: owning a home.

After six years in a cramped apartment with no yard, laundry, or safe play space, she knew it was time for a change. Thanks to Habitat for Humanity, that change became reality. ShaTaylor and her kids have now moved into their very own home—a safe, stable place with room to grow, host birthday parties, and even plant a garden with help from her green-thumbed granny.

Through Habitat’s homeowner classes, she’s gained valuable knowledge—especially in credit and plumbing—and now shares her experience with friends, encouraging them to apply. “Looking forward to it has been the most peaceful thing,” she says. “Because I knew it was coming.”

With her main goal achieved, ShaTaylor is now setting her sights on going back to school to study social work. She dreams of becoming a teen mom advocate, using her story to uplift others. Grateful to be part of the Habitat community, she’s excited to give back and help empower other young parents on their journeys.