City of Williamsport couple view homeownership, Habitat for Humanity’s mission as critical to area’s future
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Williamsport City Councilman Vincent Pulizzi and his wife, Selina, a Realtor, say they could not be happier to be contributing to the Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity mission.
"We want people to feel safe, people to move here and a place where you can move your family," Vince said at a Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity kick-off event at the Pennsylvania College of Technology Tuesday morning.
A recent rental property incident provided further reason for their supporting the cause and mission of Greater Lycoming Habitat for Humanity.
"It all starts with the home," he said. "That is where you get your guidance from, where you learn about love, family, compassion and the future."
"If we can give more people access to that knowledge and those resources, on how to purchase a home, it is going to benefit the individual, but also is going to benefit their children and the community."
Those who own a home have something to be proud of and they've accomplished something," he said. "They have ownership in something bigger than themselves."
Studies show homeowners live healthier, happier lives.
Selina noted how homeownership creates "generational wealth."
"People really begin to learn financial literacy ... which is not always taught in the schools."
Options exist for those who may think they have too much debt, whether college-related or who do not believe they can get a mortgage, "especially with what Habitat is doing," she said.
"They say it takes a village to raise a child, but by working together, supporting each other and giving a hand-up to those who need it most, I think we can really make a difference for these families," she said.