Habitat for Humanity - the Mariscal House

Kena Mathews is the executive director for the Utah County chapter of Habitat for Humanity.

"Habitat for Humantiy of Utah County is a nonprofit, interfaith organization and is one of more than 2,300  affiliates of Habitat for Humanity International. The local affiliate is committed to eliminating poverty housing and homelessness in the county by building or renovating simple decent homes with area residents in need of affordable shelter. Affiliated in 1991 by a group of local community members that were concerned about substandard housing in the county, the organization has built or renovated 43 homes providing 70 adults and 143 children safe and affordable housing and a stable home environment."

Kassandra "Kassie" Mariscal, age six, is super excited for her new home with her mom and younger brother.

Vale Hale (left) is Habitat for Humanity's Board President. Kena Mathews is the executive director. Cory Duckworth (middle right) is UVU Vice President over student affairs. Alexis Palmer (right) is UVU's Director of Volunteer and Service-Learning Center. Its because of these leaders that the house had enough materials, time, and help to be built.

Christian Mariscal, age five, wanted to show off his new room to everybody. The room was decorated by students at UVU with everything from the movie "Cars".

 

Michelle Mariscal was extremely grateful for her new home for her children. All she could say was thank you to everyone who helped, over and over again.

Everything within the house was provided by members of the community and UVU. The kitchen had cupboards of food and even cleaning supplies.