According to ABC7 News, Linda Brown-Wilson is one of three families presented with a brand new home in the Roseland area of Chicago. The homes represent the beginning of the Hope Center Foundation’s initiative to construct 1,000 houses in underserved communities. It has been almost 60 years since a newly built home was sold in Roseland. For Linda, there is more than just the house itself. She has prayed for this moment, and moving in serves as a tribute to her son, who has passed away.Â
In 2020, her family faced a tough time losing their home due to a fire. Linda and her husband relied on the support of relatives and friends, often having to change clothes in public restrooms. To make matters worse, she experienced the heartbreaking loss of her son, who always dreamed of them having a new home. Wearing her son’s photo around her neck, she plans to decorate her new house alongside her 3-year-old granddaughter. She is one of three new homeowners receiving their keys and a new television.
This is only the beginning as the Hope Center Foundation welcomes you home. They have secured 100 lots in both the city and the county. In the upcoming spring, they intend to add another 25 homes. Collaborating with United Power, the foundation aims to construct 1,000 houses in the Far South Side of Chicago. The organization guides families through a homebuyer program to ensure they comprehend and know how to sustain the process. Brown-Wilson’s journey to wealth starts now. As she opens her front door, she speaks of hearing the soft voice of a proud son.
“I walked inside. I could feel my baby’s warm kiss on my chest and said, ‘Mom, I’m proud. I’m happy, well done,'” – Linda Brown Wilson.
