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Veterans Build

August 16, 2025

What is Veterans Build? Veterans Build is Habitat for Humanity’s initiative to provide housing solutions and volunteer and employment opportunities to U.S. veterans, military service members, and their families. Veterans…

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Women Build

August 16, 2025

Women Build brings together women from all walks of life to partner with local families in need of decent, affordable housing. By working alongside one another on the construction site,…

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Brunch & Build

December 13, 2025

Brunch & Build: A Corporate Partnership Experience Friday, April 17 | 8:30 AM – 12:00 PMCoastal Haven – Atlantic Beach Together, we build community. Join Beaches Habitat for Humanity for…

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Birdies for Charity

December 13, 2025

Turn Your Love of Golf into a Hand Up for Local Families Beaches Habitat for Humanity is proud to participate in Birdies for Charity, a giving program connected to THE…

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Holiday Giving 2025

November 22, 2025

I never knew an organization could care so deeply about making a difference. That difference was so intentional that it forever changed my story. My journey as a homeowner began…

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Intern Hope Johnson at our Beach Bash event

Volunteer Spotlight: Hope Johnson

November 19, 2025

This fall, we welcomed Hope as an intern, and she quickly became a valuable part of our team. She is dedicated, creative, and thoughtful in everything she does. Hope moved…

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Celebrating Debbie’s Retirement

November 14, 2025

A Legacy of Joy, Heart, and Impact After years of dedicated service to Beaches Habitat for Humanity, Debbie is entering a new chapter, filled with time for family, friends, and…

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Honoring Mary Anne’s 18 Years of Dedication

November 14, 2025

After 18 years of service with Beaches Habitat for Humanity, Mary Anne is beginning a well-earned retirement. Her dedication, kindness, and steady leadership have touched every corner of the organization…

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Thank You, Kaydee, for Building Community with Heart

November 8, 2025

After nearly a year of service with Beaches Habitat for Humanity, Kaydee has completed her AmeriCorps term as Volunteer Services Coordinator. From welcoming new volunteers to capturing the spirit of…

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Why Affordable Housing Matters in the Jacksonville Beaches

October 29, 2025

On a quiet street, a little girl tapes drawings to her bedroom wall. It’s the first time she’s had her own bedroom: a safe space to grow, dream, and belong.…

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Group of local executives and homeowner at Beaches Habitat CEO Build

CEO Build 2026

October 23, 2025

What is CEO Build? CEO Build is a powerful opportunity for local executives and business leaders to trade their desks for hard hats – if only for a day. Leaders…

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Photographer Nancy Flynn at CEO Build 2025

Volunteer Spotlight: Nancy Flynn

September 12, 2025

If there were ever a true “energizer bunny,” it would be Nancy Flynn. Her enthusiasm and creativity shine through in everything she does, including her work with Beaches Habitat. Nancy…

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