Meet the Future Homeowner: Carissa Martin 

 

Carissa is a dedicated single mother to two boys, Jessiah (15) and Jaxtyn (3). She works as a bank teller at Northwest Bank, where she says her job and coworkers feel like a second family. Jessiah is a high school sophomore, enjoys martial arts, working out, and video games. He's also a protective big brother to Jaxtyn, an energetic, outdoors-loving preschooler who's fascinated by construction, tools, and building blocks. ​Together, the Martin family enjoys going for walks on the walkway and finding trails to explore with their dog, Bolt.

 

Their journey hasn't been easy, facing everything from homelessness and loss to housing instability and neighborhood violence. But through it all, Carissa has remained committed to providing a better life for her children. Carissa and her children are eager to begin their journey towards homeownership.

 

A Message From Carissa: 

 

I honestly can’t think of the words to say to everyone who has made this possible. This is such an amazing blessing for my family. We are so thankful. As a single parent this has lifted so many burdens and I’m so , so thankful for this program and all the people who have given my family this wonderful blessing of your time , donations and support.

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