Community leaders, supporters, and volunteers gathered Friday morning to celebrate a major milestone for the Alma Randolph Charitable Foundation — the completion and reveal of its 100th HUTS Home.
The ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn Downtown Riverfront before attendees traveled to the newly completed home, where the moment culminated in an emotional reveal for the recipient family.
The HUTS program — “Hand Up To Succeed” — is designed to provide families with safe, fully furnished living spaces while promoting long-term stability and independence. Since its launch, the program has helped dozens of families in Owensboro improve their living conditions through community support and donations.
Friday’s event featured remarks from local officials and community leaders, recognizing both the impact of the program and the collective effort required to reach 100 homes.
The milestone took on a personal meaning when Kelondrea Greer entered the home for the first time alongside her children, greeted by a crowd of supporters.
“It honestly doesn’t even feel real — like I’m still wrapping my head around it,” Greer said.
She said the moment was especially meaningful for her family.
“I’m happy for my kids,” she said. “It’s all good.”
Greer said the home exceeded what she imagined and will play a key role in shaping her family’s future.
“For sure, yes — I love it so much,” she said. “This is setting us up for success. Honestly, my kids have a home now, not just a house.”
She added a simple message of gratitude.
“I just want to say thank you,” she said.
Founder Alma Randolph said reaching the 100-home milestone was difficult to fully comprehend, crediting her faith and the support of the community for making it possible.
“It is just mind-blowing,” Randolph said. “I don’t take any personal credit for this — I give all the glory to Him, because I wouldn’t have the personal connections and the resources to do this.”
Randolph reflected on her upbringing and how those experiences shaped her mission to serve families facing similar challenges.
“I had a hard time grasping that God had enabled us to do 100 homes,” she said. “Now it’s so clear to me why I had to go through what I had to go through.”
She said those experiences continue to fuel her work.
“It was a time I believe that God was conditioning me — conditioning my heart to never forget those experiences so I would have the passion that I have now to do everything I can to make life better for another family,” Randolph said.
Organizers said the 100th home represents more than a milestone — it reflects the strength of a community committed to helping families build a better future.
As the celebration concluded, supporters gathered around the home, many watching as Greer and her children took in the moment — a scene that underscored the foundation’s mission of providing not just housing, but hope.
