Meet the Shepard Family

Hello, we’re the Shepard family and we can’t wait to become first time home owners! My name is Ina Shepard and I’ll have the absolute pleasure of sharing my home with my sons; 19-year-old Zion and my baby boy Timothy, who’s 14 years old. We are truly blessed to also have my niece, Nia, age 5 and nephew, Malachi (Mallie), age 3, joining us as well.

I’m currently a Perioperative Tech at the University of Michigan in the main OR where I’ve been employed for the last four years.

I often find joy in helping others so I spend most of my time doing just that. Not only have I raised my children, I’ve also raised my five siblings, as well as aiding in raising their families too. They often say it takes a village to raise a child and I certainly find truth in that. My greatest joy is seeing others smile and knowing I had a hand in it.

I rarely, (almost never) put my needs or wants before others, but for once I’m investing in myself. I’m over the moon with excitement at the opportunity that Habitat has given me thus far.

I’ve always desired to own a home but never thought it would actually happen for us. Because Habitat for Humanity of Huron Valley took a chance on us, we are now proud to say that dreams do come true!