For Najiyyah Abdullah, a child development services specialist and mother of five, owning a home has always been a dream.

On Tuesday, Nov. 12, that dream came true as Richmond Habitat for Humanity dedicated its 394th home to her family.

Abdullah, who currently shares a two-bedroom apartment with her children—two of whom have autism—said the new house will be life-changing. The single-story home, complete with a fenced yard, will provide the space and security her family needs.

“I’m just very, very grateful and appreciate everyone… and I’m very excited!” Abdullah said.

The home, built through Richmond Habitat’s Women Build program, is the result of 4,145 volunteer hours contributed by 461 volunteers. The project also celebrated a milestone, marking 10 years of empowering women in construction.