Colts hold 14th Annual Habitat for Humanity Build

For four years, head coach Shane Steichen and his coaching staff have shown up for the event. In yet a short amount of time, it has made an impact on Steichen.

“It changed a life to build hope for somebody in need,” he said of the build. “To give back to the community means a ton.”

Players can voluntarily sign up to help. The initial list of players attending had nine names. Around 20 players volunteered their time.

“Being a homeowner is something everyone aspires to be,” offensive lineman Tanor Bortolini

said. “To help a family reach that goal today is a pretty cool moment.”

After becoming a single mother to almost four-year-old Jakobi, Habitat came across Wray’s Facebook. Something in her gut told her to apply, and it’s been a breeze ever since.

Part of the buying process for a Habitat homebuyer are mandatory financial literacy and maintenance classes. The classes are provided to educate each buyer on what comes next.

“I didn’t know much,” Wray said about financial literacy. “I’m trying to break a lot of generational curses for my son.”

When Wray moves into her home, she will be the first member of her family to own a house.

“Being a single mom, I was a little nervous,” she said. “I was paying $1,400 in rent, and to know I’ll be saving so much on paying for something that actually belongs to me feels so good.”