Kdeb Kheng and Mao Thik, are very happy to have been selected as Homeowner Partners with Lakeshore Habitat for Humanity and look forward to owning their own home. Kdeb and Mao were both born in Cambodia and brought their family to Holland from California a few years ago. Kdeb has worked for Stone Plastics since September 2005 and Mao has worked for Integrated Fabric Resource since October 2004. They attend Cambodian Fellowship Christian Reformed Church in Holland.

Kdeb and Mao have seven children. The four oldest children attend Holland High School. Samoeurn (19) likes to spend time with his friends. Somaly ("Nancy") is 17 and she likes to go shopping and to the movies. Somrat (16) enjoys spending time with his friends and going to the movies. Christina (15) loves to cook and help around the house. Twins Pholy and Phola (14) attend Harbor Lights Middle School. Both Pholy and Phola like to watch TV. Phola also enjoys reading. Kdeb and Mao's youngest child, Sopana, is 11 years old and a student at VanRaalte Elementary. Sopana like to go fishing with his dad, shopping with his mom and loves to go to the park. All of the children like to spend time on the computer. Kdeb enjoys swimming, fishing and volleyball. Mao likes to shop and spend time with her family.

As Kdeb and Mao work to complete their 500 hours of sweat equity, they will have the support and encouragement of their children and extended family members. They believe owning their own home will not only provide them with much needed space but also give their children a sense of security for a better future.