Samantha arrived at her new Habitat for Humanity home expecting to begin a new chapter with her three children. Instead, she found former Florida State and Tampa Bay Buccaneers running back Warrick Dunn waiting in the driveway.
- Warrick Dunn Charities presented Samantha with a $5,000 down payment assistance check and furnished her DeFuniak Springs home with $10,000 worth of items from Aaron’s, the national rent-to-own retailer.
The celebration marked the 246th home nationwide supported by the charity through its “Homes for the Holidays” program, which identifies single parents and helps them achieve first-time homeownership. While the homes are earned and financed through Habitat for Humanity, the charity alleviates the financial burden of furnishing a new home with support from sponsors including Aaron’s and Ryan Jumonville.
- The date held special significance for Dunn, who wore the number 28 throughout his NFL career.
Samantha, an administrative professional at Ascension Sacred Heart Medical Group, supports her family of four, including her 15-year-old son, 8-year-old son and 5-year-old daughter. She completed hundreds of hours of “sweat equity” through Habitat for Humanity Walton County to reach this milestone.
The program ensures new homeowners receive fully furnished, move-in ready homes, allowing families to focus on settling in rather than purchasing essential furniture and household items.
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We know Samantha and her children personally. What a blessing this is for her family. I can attest to the fact that the Brown family is certainly deserving of these blessings.