Programs
From Blueprint to Reality
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,…
Read MoreAffordable Housing on the Horizon for More Families
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…
Read MoreTransitions in K-5 Program
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.
Read MorePrep Club Members Thriving
Our college preparatory program known as Prep Club completed another successful year. Seven Scheidel Scholars will be attending the University of North Florida or Florida State College of Jacksonville with one of them hoping to enroll at UNF after completing boot camp. Another program graduate is going straight to a career in the military. Prep Club members are awarded for attendance and academic performance.
Read MoreUnder Construction: the Chronicles of our Ongoing Projects
It has been a few months since we shared the exciting updates on construction progress at Beaches Habitat for Humanity. For those unfamiliar with Beaches Habitat, we are a non-profit…
Read MoreWomen Build 2023
Women Build is a unique opportunity for women to join together to help a local family build their dream of homeownership. Build together, grow together, and invest in the local…
Read MoreThank you, AmeriCorps Member: Parker
Beaches Habitat is closing the chapter on our 2020-2021 AmeriCorps Program Year. We’re sad to say goodbye to the first member leaving – Construction Crew Leader Parker. Parker was best…
Read MoreJoin AmeriCorps
AmeriCorps is a network of national service programs that take different approaches to improving lives and fostering civic engagement. More than 75,000 Americans across the country participate in AmeriCorps each…
Read MoreWhat it Takes to Build a Home with Habitat
Since 1991, local families have partnered with Beaches Habitat for Humanity to build or repair an affordable place to call home. In the last 30 years, we’ve adapted our programs…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Haley Yackee
Beaches Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) is a group of motivated individuals committed to making a difference in their community by supporting Habitat’s mission. HYP helps families in need of affordable…
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