In December of 2014, Albertano Campuzano and his family were one of twelve families to move into an affordable Habitat home on Canon Perdido Street in Santa Barbara. Now, two and a half years later, the Campuzanos are reaping the benefits of having a safe and affordable place to live, leading a life that seemed impossible before they partnered with Habitat. Before being accepted as Habitat homeowners, the Campuzanos (Albertano, his wife Maria, and their children Andrew and Michelle) lived in a small, two room apartment in Goleta. While they...

Derek and his wife, Lynsie, are newlyweds who currently live in a one-bedroom apartment with inadequate space to start a family. Derek and Lynsie are excited to purchase their first home, which will make them the first in their families to become homeowners. They look forward to having the space they need to raise their future children. Derek is the Youth Pastor at Calvary Chapel Montebello, where he has worked for five years. Lynsie is currently in school and working towards earning her degree in Intercultural Development. They have...