As a National Service Specialist for Habitat for Humanity International, Timothy Solano oversees AmeriCorps National and VISTA members as they coordinate home construction, develop financial and physical resources, engage veterans, volunteers and community partners, and support homeowners at local affiliates across the nation. Solano, a Habitat for Humanity homeowner and former AmeriCorps member himself, publicly shares his personal and compelling story of overcoming homelessness, substance abuse and single parenthood to effectively motivate and engage others in service. Each of Solano’s three adult children volunteer at local Habitat for Humanity affiliates and other NPOs through military and/or civic organizations.