provided to The Santiva Chronicle
Mariea Peterson explains why Sanibel Island is a great place to raise her three children. But without Community Housing & Resources, that opportunity would be out of reach.
”As a single mom, it’s hard to find affordable housing. CHR made it possible for me to live here. I’m all for CHR,” said Peterson, who works for Royal Shell in Captiva.
Peterson’s roots are in Colorado. She moved to Cape Coral for a few years. After her marriage ended, she relocated to Sanibel for work in 2020 with children in tow. Peterson said the quality of life in Sanibel has made a massive difference for her family.
“It’s a great community, very family friendly. I don’t worry about my kids when they go out, ride their bikes and wander,” she said. “They love their Sanibel school, the best school in the district.”
Finding an affordable place to live for four people was a big challenge for Peterson. Then, she learned about CHR and decided to apply. Their application was accepted, and the family happily moved into a CHR property “very close to the beach,” Peterson eagerly points out.
“It was a very good, very positive experience,” she said. “CHR people are fantastic. They take really good care of the property and the people.”
When Hurricane Ian struck, the family’s unit suffered significant damage. Peterson applauded workers for quickly repairing the facilities so she and her neighbors could return home. Her experience with CHR has made Mariea Peterson a strong advocate.
“I tell everybody and anybody who asks to apply… just do it,” she said.
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