Programs
Alessandra strives to make an impact
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.…
Read MoreGussie speaks from the heart
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…
Read MoreHoliday Giving
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,…
Read MoreFrom 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 MoreVeterans Build
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…
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…
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