MIAMI (WSVN) – Two families celebrated a milestone in Buena Vista, Miami, as they moved into new homes built through an affordable housing program.
The Wilson and Lott families were joined by Miami Commissioner Christine King and other city officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to mark the completion of the homes.
“Each of our families today are so deserving of this; they’ve worked so hard to get where they are today,” King said. She added that the vacant, overgrown lot had been transformed into “someone’s forever home.”
These two homes are part of six completed to date, with 16 more currently in development. King noted, “Every week, me and my team meet to make sure these projects don’t go off the rails, and I’m happy to say there’s more to come.”
Homeowners Share Emotional Moments
Shemeka Wilson, a chef and mother of three, reflected on her challenging past. “It’s overwhelming because when my mom passed, I was young and I had a 2-year-old son, and I was homeless for awhile before, moving around from family members to family members,” she said, becoming emotional during the ceremony.
Patricia Lott, a Miami-Dade County employee, celebrated the moment with her family, calling it “the epitome of generational wealth.” Lott, who turned 70 on the day of the ceremony, said, “I’m just so happy to live this dream because this is definitely the American dream.”
Both families qualified for assistance through Miami’s First-Time Homebuyer Program, highlighting the city’s ongoing commitment to providing affordable housing opportunities.
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