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Published on: 12/20/2006
Last Visited: 12/20/2006
LYNN -- Born and raised in Lynn, André and Amy Robinson have always considered the city their home.
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"It's a fulfilling feeling knowing it's your house," said Amy."It's the freedom and joy of owning.
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Amy is an administrative assistant at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and secretary on the West Lynn Pop Warner executive board of directors.They have four children, ranging in age from 9 to 15.The couple, together now for 17 years, was looking to secure a future for their family.
"We've overcome a lot of adversity," said Amy.
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"We eventually would have gotten there, but certainly not this year," said Amy.
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Amy explained why she and Andre joined IDA and how it has helped them.
"We started the program hoping to get a better grip on credit - how to clean it up and manage our money better," said Amy.
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"The kids all saw on the fridge how much we were saving each month, slowly but surely getting there," said Amy.