Featured Family

Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia provides a “hand up” to low income families in Northern Virginia. The families are our focus and their lives have been transformed by our work. Here we feature the story of one of our families. To read about other families, see the Archive.

The Barrios Family

Victor is a man who is dedicated to his family.  At the age of five, his family moved to Virginia from New York and he has lived here ever since.  Victor is a single father of two sons, Ta’jon (age 10) and Sa’von (age 5), and daughter Ahdia (age 6).

Victor learned about Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia through his sister, who is a Stevenson Street homeowner.  She convinced him to fill out an application to become a homeowner and got him involved with the organization by volunteering. “I had forgotten that I had even filled out an application,” said Victor remembering when he heard from Habitat regarding his homeownership application, “so it was a great surprise when I found out that I had been selected.”  Since then Victor began his first sweat-equity hours volunteering at the ReStore.  “Its cool working there,” he said, “it gives you the chance to meet all different types of people which helps apply to my job in dealing with customers.”  Victor works as the Assistant Manager at a Jiffy Lube in Alexandria where customer service is a top priority. 
 
As a first-time homeowner, Victor sees this opportunity as a huge blessing.  “People don’t realize how difficult it is raising three children on your own which makes this even more special for my family.  We are truly grateful for this opportunity.”

Learn more about the work of Habitat for Humanity of Northern Virginia and the ways that we are transforming lives.