This home was being built in partnership with the Mattila family, the Mesabi Range Community and Technical College and the USDA 502 program.
I will always remember the day my family moved to Minnesota. It was the summer I turned 10 years old. I remember seeing the Mt Iron water tower and being so excited to know we had made it. My grandparents’ house was very close!
I applied for Habitat for Humanity because of the high utility costs we had in the house we were renting. My family chose to partner with Habitat and I felt this was a huge blessing for us. However, this was just the beginning. When we pulled up to see our lot, I couldn’t do anything but smile – it was right next door to my grandma! My grandpa passed away two years ago but I know he was watching down on us that day.
People always say that God works in mysterious ways; this is what He had planned for us. I feel truly blessed. Words could never explain how grateful I am. I could say thank you every minute of every day. Most importantly I have learned to share the love of God.
Thank you all! Many Blessings,
Jessi Mattila
PO Box 24