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Empowering Women to Achieve Homeownership

Homeownership is more than a dream — it’s the foundation for stability, confidence, and lasting independence. Every woman deserves a place to call her own, and Her First Home makes that possible through trusted guidance, affordable remodeling, and community support.

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From vision to home

ABOUT US

Where Dreams of Homeownership Begin

Her First Home is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women purchase and remodel their first home. By combining financial guidance, real estate expertise, and affordable renovation resources, we empower women to create stability, build equity, and step confidently into homeownership.

Mission Statement

WHO WE ARE

Guiding Women Home

Her First Home is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping women achieve first-time homeownership. We combine financial guidance, real estate expertise, and affordable remodeling resources to create lasting equity, stability, and confidence — one home at a time.

Empowerment at the Core

We believe every woman deserves the chance to own her space and shape her future with confidence.

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Affordable Transformations

Through trusted partnerships and negotiated discounts, we make remodeling affordable without compromising quality.

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Expert Guidance Team

​Our team blends real estate, construction, and financial expertise to make homeownership achievable.

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Equity for a Lifetime

Each home we create is more than a place to live - it's a foundation for lasting growth and independence.

 OUR SERVICES

Helping Women Build Homes

Her First Home guides women from the dream of ownership to the reality of their own home — making the process accessible, empowering, and sustainable.

Home Search & Acquisition Support

We help women find affordable homes with hidden potential — properties that can be transformed into both a place to live and a source of equity. Led by Realtor Stacey Stanley and the Her First Home team, each purchase is guided by strategy, compassion, and expertise.

Remodeling Guidance & Project Management

We bring decades of remodeling experience and creative vision to help each woman turn her house into a beautiful, functional home — affordably and efficiently. Led by Dr. Sam Johnson and our trusted network of contractors and vendors.

Vendor & Material Discounts

Through our partnerships, women receive significant discounts on paint, flooring, hardware, and home improvement materials — often saving 20% or more on their remodels.

Financial Navigation & Mortgage Support

Our financial advisor, Louay Alhaj, helps each woman secure the best mortgage, structure favorable terms, and plan for long-term financial stability.

STORIES THAT INSPIRE

A Trusted Non-Profit Charity Organization

Every home has a story — and every story begins with a woman who dared to believe she could build something of her own. At Her First Home, each journey is personal, unique, and deeply inspiring. These are the women — and moments — that capture what our mission is all about.

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OUR TEAM

Meet the Team

Behind every transformation is a dedicated team driven by empowerment, integrity, and results — guiding women toward confident homeownership.

Dr. Sam Johnson

 Founder & CEO

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Marti Mondell

Homeowner & Program Ambassador

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Stacey Stanley

Realtor & Home Acquisition Specialist

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Joyce Isheim

Treasurer

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Louay Elhaj

Strategic Advisor and Broker Lending Partner

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Sergei Ivanov

Our Contractor

 

TESTIMONIAL

What The Say About Us

Discover how Her First Home has helped women achieve affordable, confident homeownership — one story, one home, one life at a time.

"The team believed in me when I didn’t believe in myself. Now I wake up every day in a home I love — and I built this dream."

Dina F.

Homeowner

"They didn’t just help me buy a home — they taught me how to create one. I gained confidence, skills, and a new beginning."

Marti M.

Program Participant

"Her First Home made what felt impossible finally happen. I have a place that’s mine — safe, beautiful, and full of hope."

Leatha N.

First-Time Buyer

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