Oklahoma Couple Received New Habitat Home

Amondr'e and Chelsea Street were awarded a new house in the Cornerstone Creek development.

Updated on Sept. 27, 2026 in Residential

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Amondr'e and Chelsea Street were awarded a new home in Oklahoma City's Cornerstone Creek development this September, marking a milestone for the local Habitat for Humanity chapter. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Amondr'e and Chelsea Street received the keys to their new home in Oklahoma City's Cornerstone Creek development this September. The house is the latest project completed by the Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity.

Why it matters

This home handover marks a milestone for both the recipients and the local non-profit organization as they continue to provide affordable housing solutions. The initiative helps families secure stable residences through financial education and sweat equity contributions.

The home is the 1,177th residence built by the organization since 1990. The couple qualified for their affordable mortgage after contributing 100 hours of sweat equity and completing mandatory financial education courses.

The players

Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity

This is a non-profit organization dedicated to building and rehabilitating affordable housing for families in need.

Amondr'e Street

He is a social worker at OU Health who earned his Master of Social Work degree in 2023.

Chelsea Street

She is the spouse of Amondr'e Street and a co-recipient of the new home.

OU Health

This is an academic health system in Oklahoma providing comprehensive medical services and employing healthcare professionals.

The details

Amondr'e Street, who joined OU Health as a social worker in 2023, and his wife Chelsea moved into the property following years of preparation. The Cornerstone Creek development is projected to eventually house 450 families in the area.

Timeline

  1. 1990: Central Oklahoma Habitat for Humanity began building homes.

  2. 2023: Amondr'e Street earned his Master of Social Work degree.

  3. July 2023: Amondr'e Street joined OU Health as a social worker.

  4. June 2025: Amondr'e and Chelsea Street married.

  5. September 2026: The couple received their new home keys.

Roadmap

This project aligns with the long-standing Habitat for Humanity sweat equity model, which prioritizes community-led housing stability over traditional speculative development. It underscores a broader shift in local residential strategies that prioritize affordable, owner-occupied units in new planned communities.

Residents interested in the program must be prepared to dedicate significant time to sweat equity hours and financial training. These requirements are essential for maintaining the affordability and long-term viability of the homes within the Cornerstone Creek community.

The takeaway

Securing an affordable home often requires a combination of academic or professional advancement and community involvement. Interested families should inquire about local non-profit programs that provide pathways to home ownership through structured support systems.

Further reading

Learn more about local housing developments on the Oklahoma City Residential page.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Oklahoman.

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