The celebration honoring the first residents to move into Habitat for Humanity's Rising Oaks development in Terrytown on Friday, February 20, …

Bradley Holland, center, director of construction for Habitat for Humanity, gives Stephon and Giselle Jefferson a house warming gift featuring…

Pastor Elroy Mackey, left, offers a blessing during the home dedication at Habitat for Humanity's Rising Oaks development in Terrytown on Frid…

Rising Oaks in Terrytown gets its first residents on Friday, February 20, 2026. (Photo by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune)

Emma Weiss, left center, director of family services with Habitat for Humanity, is seen through the front window of Giselle and Stephon Jeffer…

Stephon Jefferson holds his new house key as he and his wife, Giselle, and their dog stand in front of their new home in Habitat for Humanity'…

A bright, happy wreath on the front door of the new home of Stephon Jefferson, left, and his wife, Giselle, right, as they greet guests at the…

Jaid Jacobson, a case manager with Habitat for Humanity, gives Stephon and Giselle Jefferson a bouquet of flowers to welcome them to their new…

Stephon Jefferson, right, and his wife, Giselle, center, stand in their new home looking out a window as guests and family begin to arrive for…

Giselle Jefferson, left, greets friends and family as they walk into her new home in Habitat for Humanity's Rising Oaks development in Terryto…