When Willa Benton was two months old, she was burned in a house fire that left her disabled. For years, Benton’s disability was a challenge, but as she got older, she decided to achieve one of her long-held goals — to move away from a lifetime of renting.
Just over 10 years ago, the mom of two daughters wanted to prove to her kids she could be a self-sufficient homeowner, so the first stop on her journey was Habitat for Humanity, a nonprofit that helps its clients build strength, stability,…
