On September 24, 2026, the Browns officially became homeowners when they cut the ribbon on their front porch, with their two young children at their feet. The Browns were also joined at the ribbon cutting by community memebers, staff and volunteers from Lawrence Habitat for Humanity, and representatives of KHRC. Homeowner Carolyn Brown and her husband Corbin previously resided in a small Eudora apartment they described as being “very clearly meant for two, maybe three people, but not a family.” Now, with a separate room for each child in this new three-bedroom, two-bathroom house, the Browns have a gained a yard and bigger kitchen with more cabinet space. “It’s mostly just a place for our kids to grow up,” said Carolyn.
The Browns witnessed the home being built next door from Carolyn’s parents’ house. “One day I saw a for sale sign go up outside. So then I called the number. I knew it was Habitat for Humanity, so didn’t know if we’d qualify; but I figured the worst they could do was say no . . . and now we have a house!” she beamed.
Their home development was jointly financed by Lawrence Habitat for Humanity and Moderate Income Housing (MIH) funds, administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation. The Brown’s home is the fourth in a series of MIH-funded homes in Eudora homes built by Habitat for Humanity.
The Browns tell the story of their homeownership journey:
The homebuilding process, documented Lawrence Habitat for Humanity:
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The state’s housing development programs, including the MIH and KHITC programs, are administered by Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), a self-supporting, nonprofit, public corporation committed to helping Kansans access the safe, affordable housing they need and the dignity they deserve. KHRC serves as the state’s housing finance agency, administering essential housing and community programs to serve Kansans.