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Alessandra strives to make an impact

March 29, 2024

My name is Alessandra Manuzon. I was born and raised in the Philippines and moved to Atlantic Beach in 2013 when my parents bought a house through Beaches Habitat’s program.…

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Gussie speaks from the heart

March 17, 2024

My journey started 10 years ago. I was a divorced mother with four children. I needed stability for my children, and I applied to Beaches Habitat for Humanity for a…

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Message from the CEO

March 1, 2024

Dear Friends of Beaches Habitat, 2023 was another exciting year! It is a blessing to have so many dedicated volunteers and generous donors willing to partner with local families to…

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CEO Build 2024

December 6, 2023

What is CEO Build? CEO Build is a unique opportunity to demonstrate to your team and the community that you are committed to supporting a healthy economy in the Jacksonville…

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Holiday Giving

November 29, 2023

Once upon a time, I lived in a place that was much too small for myself and my now adult-sized children. It started as a place for a fresh start,…

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Recycle for Good

August 22, 2023

Your trash is our treasure From September 1 through November 30, Beaches Habitat for Humanity is competing with Habitat organizations to recycle the most aluminum cans. We’ll turn those cans…

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Let's Disco the Night Away! Beach Bash is October 23, 2023, 6pm at ABBQ Meat & Drink

Beach Bash 2023

August 19, 2023

Thank you for a great Beach Bash! Oh, what a night! Thank you to everyone who made Beach Bash possible. The food was fabulous, and the drinks were spot on. Vic Micolucci deserves…

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Ribault Park Women Build home

From Blueprint to Reality

August 4, 2023

A Habitat for Humanity construction site is unlike any other construction site you’ll encounter. As volunteers, staff, and future homeowners transform a pile of wood and metal into a home,…

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Affordable Housing on the Horizon for More Families

July 19, 2023

Four families are in the process of becoming homeowners after being approved for Beaches Habitat’s program. Three families will purchase the homes currently under construction in Mayport Village. The fourth…

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Transitions in K-5 Program

July 12, 2023

This spring the children in the afterschool program took part in many fun and unique experiences. They planted vegetables and flowers at the Gail Baker and Jordan Park Community Centers. They learned about the significance of pollinators and how bees are critical for our food source. The children loved seeing plants grow from tiny seeds.

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