Mike and Allison Fullmer are the parents of four boys – Jayden, 14, Kaleb, 11, Isaac, 10, and Lucas, 6. They are your typical American family with an uncommon story of hope that inspires all who know them.
Less than two years ago, the Fullmer’s looked to us for help. When we visited them, they were renting a worn-down, split-entry home. We also learned that their youngest son, Lucas, was diagnosed with chronic intestinal failure shortly after birth. As a result, he carried an IV pole wherever he went. The split-entry made it difficult for Lucas to move around the house.
We quickly responded to the Fullmer’s needs. With the help of hundreds of donors and volunteers were able to build the Fullmer’s new home in only ten days! The beautiful rambler is perfect for Lucas and his family.
The house has meant a lot to the Fullmer’s because they worked hard to move into their new home. They participated in over 500 hours of volunteering and assisted other families in building their homes. They also agreed to pay the mortgage once they moved in. Their hard work makes the home more valuable to them.
“Everyone has the American dream to be a homeowner,” Allison said. “Being a homeowner, versus renting, gives us more confidence and self-esteem.”
Part of that confidence and self-esteem has come from developing lasting relationships with their neighbors. Before, they moved from rental to rental with little opportunity to develop close relationships. Now, Mike and Allison, along with their four boys have made life-long friends and feel like they belong to a community.
The Fullmer’s are a perfect example of our mission to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.
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