The Volunteering Page of Jessica Murad

Leda (pictured on right) has two sons and a daughter: Johnathan, Mike, and Jimmina. Johnathan, 25, is a Marine stationed in Japan. Jimmina,18, (pictured on left) graduates from high school in May, and Mike,16, (pictured, center) will start high school in August. Leda moved to Cobb County 10 years ago for the educational needs of her children. Two of them required accelerated courses and one required assistance for autism. This district recognized and met their needs. She wants to remain in Cobb County so her youngest can continue to receive a quality education, and she wants to be a permanent member of a community.

Leda is a toddler guide at a local Montessori school. Having been there for the past 9 years, I she loves serving children and families. She's wanted her own home for a long time and started to work on her credit when her son, Mike, was an infant. After her credit was decent, Leda tried to save for a down payment for a home, which was more challenging as she paid rent plus other financial obligations.

This is Leda's third time applying to become a Habitat homeowner, and luckily the third time was the charm! She feels truly blessed to be chosen and have the opportunity to build her own home and the homes of others, and finally have a place to call her own.