Keyon Ellison became emotional when she thought about how hard she has worked and how long she has waited to become a homeowner. It has been a journey for the single mother of two teens. She says her children have been her backbone throughout the process, along with other family and friends.
Ellison also thanked the volunteers and sponsors of Edisto Habitat for Humanity, which is continuing its mission of providing affordable housing in Orangeburg. The local housing ministry broke ground and began construction on its 98th home at 1281 Wildwood Drive on Sept. 19 for Ellison and her family.
“I'm happy because I waited. I signed up ever since 2019. COVID pushed us back.
So, they had just called us like last year, or the year before, and told us they were going to start building houses back,” Ellison said. “It's been a journey. I waited until my turn.
All I can do is thank God,” Ellison said. She was joined at the groundbreaking by her mother, identical twin sister and her children, Kevion Frazier, 19, and Alexia Frazier, 18. Ellison has advice for others who are in the quest for home ownership.
“Keep pushing and never give up. Your time is coming. There is no time limit.
You’ve got to keep on pushing. I never stopped,” she said. EHFH Executive Director Jessica Burgoyne said, “This home will provide a stable foundation and open new opportunities for Keyon and her family.
” “It's truly an honor to have the unwavering support of our county officials, community pa.