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Kara and David

Kara and David

Proud Ground's 100th homeowners, Kara and David, closed on their beautiful NE Portland home in June 2008. Tired of being cramped in their 400 square-foot apartment, Kara and David decided to learn more about becoming homeowners.

Although they were doubtful about their prospects, Kara and David came to Proud Ground. Within 8 months of getting on Proud Ground's waiting list, Kara and David were living in their new home!

Kara and David both work in the community. Kara at a non-profit organization providing social services to the Latino community, and David as a Spanish/English interpreter. The couple hopes that the move to a larger and more stable home will mean that they are able to start their own family.

This home represents the future and the couple's dreams-whether it's building a back patio or raising little ones-their home means new opportunities for Kara and David. In fact, another dream came true in April 2009, when Kara and David welcomed baby Noah.

As Kara put it, "This was a long-term move for us. We're putting down roots here!"