Vilma and Monica, with paint rollers in hand, help to paint the new home awarded to them by Habitat for Humanity. After the house was completed in 2003, the Osunas moved to Venice from Korea town. The oldest of three children, Monica was in highschool when this photograph was taken. She now attends Pierce College and is interested in becoming a veterinarian. Habitat for Humanity, a non-profit organization, does not give away houses. They require Habitat homeowners to invest 500 hours of "sweat equity" to help build their home and they must each qualify for a 0% interest mortgage. Photograph dated December 21, 2002.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;36 x 29 cm. Photographic prints
Habitat for Humanity, inc Mothers and daughters--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Venice (Los Angeles) House painting--California--Los Angeles House painting--Equipment and supplies Venice (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Neighborhoods Collection photographs Group portraits
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