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A Journey to Homeownership

Tuesday, November 21, 2023

It was a journey filled with ups and downs, but Alexis's dream of purchasing her first home became a reality with the help of GROW South Dakota. Her story is a testament to the organization's commitment to supporting individuals on their path to homeownership.

Alexis had always dreamed of having a place to call her own, a space where she could build memories, and a house she could truly make into a home. However, it was a challenge to save for a down payment and navigate the complex home-buying process.

That is when she discovered GROW South Dakota and its down payment assistance program. The emotional journey began with hope and the promise of a brighter future. The assistance she received from GROW South Dakota was not just financial; it was educational as well to help her overcome the hurdles of becoming a homeowner.

The day finally came when Alexis received the keys to her very own home. It was a moment filled with a sense of accomplishment, and the overwhelming realization that dreams do come true. Alexis could not have done it without the assistance of GROW South Dakota.

In reflecting on her journey, Alexis had heartfelt words for the organization that made her dream a reality. "Keep doing what you are doing to help people get into a house, so they can make it a home," she said. "Thank you for all you've done for me in the home-buying process. I will never forget this experience."

Category: GROW SD In The News, News, Success Stories

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A Half-Century of Serving South Dakotans

For more than half a century, the three nonprofit organizations comprising GROW South Dakota have fulfilled a vision of “GROWing sustainable communities through housing, community and economic development.” In 1966 the Northeast South Dakota Community Action Program (NESDCAP) was established as a Community Action Agency in the War on Poverty and has served thousands in 17 counties with emergency services as well as various housing programs.

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