'Single Mother In Need' Gets Habitat For Humanity Bellport Home

BELLPORT, NY—A Long Island single parent got to cut a ribbon on a brand-new house Wednesday morning, thanks to the volunteers at Habitat for Humanity. Mariela Calderon and her children helped construct their new home on Provost Avenue in Bellport along with staff and helpers from the Middle Island Habitat for Humanity chapter.

According to the nonprofit, Calderon struggled to find affordable housing for her family. She had lived with her parents and her four children, and recently was living in even more crowded conditions.

“Being able to be part of the process of building my home and helping other Habitat families build their house has been a great and rewarding experience,” Calderon said.

“I was filled with joy just thinking about the day we would move into our forever home. Habitat Suffolk changed our lives for the better. Now we are going to have the chance to have our own space, just for our little family.”

All Habitat for Humanity home recipients help volunteer with the construction of their homes.