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From bankruptcy to homeownership

How Habitat for Humanity’s rent-to-own program helped Ants and Poro Cuthers rebuild their life — the right way

Last updated: 4 March 2025

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Ants and Poro Cuthers overcame bankruptcy to achieve homeownership through Habitat for Humanity's rent-to-own program. Despite their past financial struggles, the program valued their character and offered them a chance.

Their rent was set at an affordable 30% of their income, with every dollar contributing towards their eventual mortgage. Now homeowners, the family has gained stability and broken a cycle of generational hardship, proving that a mindset shift and supportive programs can make homeownership an achievable goal.

A chance encounter with Habitat for Humanity

A new mindset

A legacy for their children

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