August 12, 2010
Contact: Mary Anne Christensen, Development Director @ Beaches Habitat for Humanity
904-241-1222
Maryannebh@bellsouth.net
Comcast Gives Back to the Atlantic Beach Community
Since June of 2008, Comcast has generously awarded more than $10,000 to Beaches Habitat for Humanity through the Comcast Community Investment Grant program. This money helps fund the After School Tutoring Program which is run Monday through Friday at the Jordan and Donner Community Centers in Atlantic Beach.
The money supports programs that are designed to improve the academic performance of students in the Donner Community by providing assistance with their homework, reading fluency and comprehension, writing, math and computer skills. Students also learn about the importance of physical activity and a healthy diet.
“Our mission is to eliminate substandard housing by putting faith in action. We build quality affordable homes for qualified families in need through partnership with volunteers, community and future homeowners. Following construction, we provide training to guide families through homeownership, as well as educational opportunities to allow families to achieve greater economic independence,” said Executive Director Ralph Marcello.
Marcello added, “Comcast’s donation helps us immensely to fulfill our goal to continue to make education a priority in the lives of our Habitat families and other members of the Donner Community. Beaches Habitat for Humanity greatly appreciates Comcast’s extremely generous contribution.”
About Beaches Habitat for Humanity
Beaches Habitat for Humanity is a nonprofit, ecumenical Christian housing ministry dedicated to eliminating substandard housing in the Jacksonville Beaches. As an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International, we work in partnership with local families and volunteers to build simple, decent homes for qualified families in need. Recognizing the importance of education in breaking the cycle of poverty, we also offer college scholarships, after-school tutoring and rewards for academic excellence for our partner families. For more information, visit www.beacheshabitat.org.
