Christmas arrives early with life-changing gifts for single mother in Miami-Dade

MIAMI – After walking into her new home on Tuesday in Miami-Dade County, a single mother dropped to her knees and said, “Thank you, Jesus. Oh God, you have been so good to me!”

Warrick De’Mon Dunn was there to help her stand back up. She had yet to see the love that volunteers had put into the house built by the Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami.

Dunn grew up Catholic in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was 18 years old when his single mother, Betty Smothers, was killed while working in law enforcement.

“I am giving out my mom’s dream to other single-parent families,” Dunn said after touring the house with a single mother who works as a teacher.

There was a decorated white Christmas tree with wrapped gifts underneath. Every room was like a dream come true, she said.

The bedrooms for her and her son, and the living and dining rooms had the touch of an interior decorator.

The kitchen was full of food and there were new appliances. There were flat-screen televisions and a gaming system. There was even a home office with a computer, printer, and a guest bed.

After the grateful beneficiary held up a $5,000 check, the down payment for the house, she said, “I know that God has truly blessed me.”

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