LYNN — When Habitat for Humanity dedicated a new house in the Highlands Sunday, it represented not only the continued rebirth of a neighborhood but also an exciting home ownership opportunity for three immigrant families.
“We’re very excited,” said Catherine Kalunde, who is moving into one of the three units at 6 Grover St. with her husband, Paul, and their 3-year-old son. “We have to pinch ourselves. It’s like the American Dream come true.”
Catherine and Paul Kalunde are from Kenya. She came to U.S. in 2005 after receiving a scholarship from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. She graduated in 2009 with a degree in agribusiness and a minor in accounting. Then, she joined the Army through a recruiting program. This program allows legal non-citizens to enlist if they possess certain language and culture skills. She is now in the Army Reserves.
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