For Wilisha Johnson, faith is not just a word — it is her lived experience.
Wilisha is the proud mother of two daughters, Averie and Peyton, and works as a Certified Medical Assistant at Waccamaw Dermatology, where she cares for others with compassion and steady strength. But long before becoming a Faith Build family, her journey tested her trust in ways few can fully understand.
Her favorite scripture, Proverbs 3:5 — “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” — is more than a verse she memorized. It became a lifeline. After the devastating loss of her first daughter, Wilisha found herself walking through grief that could have broken her. Instead, through the encouragement of her grandmother and a deepening relationship with God, she learned that even when life makes no sense, faith can carry you. In time, she welcomed Averie and Peyton — a reminder to her that “God will give you double for your trouble.”
Her faith was tested again when she took a leap of faith and moved to Georgia for a fresh start. When that chapter did not unfold the way she expected, she returned home, humbled but not defeated. It was in that season — rebuilding, re-centering, and trusting God instead of her own plans — that doors began to open. A stable career. Financial growth. And eventually, Habitat.
Being chosen as the Faith Build 2026 Family is not something Wilisha takes lightly. To her, it is confirmation that God’s hand has been guiding her story all along. Though she admits she gets nervous speaking in front of others, she knows this journey is bigger than her — it is about testimony, resilience, and showing her daughters what faith in action looks like.
Averie and Peyton are already dreaming about their own rooms, choosing colors, and imagining a space that truly belongs to them. For Wilisha, the moment she sees her girls smiling inside their home will be everything. The first thing they plan to do? Pray. Claim the space as blessed ground. “We’re going to give God His praise first,” she says. “Then everything else will follow.”
Wilisha describes the Habitat journey as a growing and learning experience — one that requires discipline, resilience, and commitment. It is not easy. But she believes that if you truly want something, you stay disciplined and trust the process.
And she has done exactly that.
Through grief, setbacks, new beginnings, and unwavering faith, Wilisha has remained steadfast. Now, she is not just building a house — she is building legacy, stability, and proof to her daughters that faith, discipline, and perseverance will always lead you home.