Wells Fargo Facebook ad: “For most of her adult life, Emily Van…”

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For most of her adult life, Emily Van Dorin felt like she lived in boxes. A native of Indianola, Iowa, Emily moved to Des Moines, Iowa, after college and spent several years building her life there. Though she enjoys the culture and convenience the city provides, a few years ago she decided she was ready to move closer to her parents and family. After years of renting, moving, dealing with life’s challenges, and feeling unsettled, Emily wanted something permanent for herself and her 9-year-old son. Following a serious car accident in 2025 that left her without transportation, a conversation with her mother led Emily to apply for Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program. She applied, was approved, completed the required volunteer hours and financial education classes, and moved into her new, interest-free home in May. “I went downstairs, laid on the carpet, and just cried,” Emily said of the first few moments after she received her house keys. “I kept thinking, ‘This is mine. This is mine.’” Emily’s story highlights the reality faced by many families across Iowa and the country, where rising housing costs and limited housing supplies are making homeownership harder to attain. On Aug. 17, Wells Fargo announced a $1 million community investment with Habitat for Humanity to support a new Rural Housing Innovation Fund, which is designed to help expand housing affordability in rural communities nationwide. An additional $500,000 will benefit Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity. The visit was part of Wells Fargo’s broader efforts around the country to help increase the supply of affordable homes and train the skilled workforce needed to build them. The community-led solutions the grant enables will help more people like Emily and her son find a place to call home. “I recently got some front porch furniture,” said Emily. “When my son’s asleep, I go out and listen to the crickets chirping. This home has helped me spread my wings a little bit and find my own peace.” https://on.wf.com/6181BGyXFB

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