Homeownership
Holiday Giving 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…
Read MoreA New Chapter: Kathy’s First Year as a Habitat Homeowner
Last August, Kathy and her three children— Jaylin, Ariana, and Karter—moved into their Beaches Habitat home. Originally from Brooklyn. NY, Kathy works in the Hematology/Oncology department at the University of…
Read MoreKeeping It in the Family: Priscilla Hall’s Home Rebuild
At Beaches Habitat for Humanity, we believe that every home tells a story, and some stories should be preserved for generations. The Hall family’s story is about more than just…
Read MoreWhy CEO Build Matters
Two Prior Participants on Why They Will Return for 2025 At Beaches Habitat for Humanity, we do more than build houses. We build hope and stronger communities. One special way…
Read MoreHomeowner Randy Brown Gets a Fresh Start
Randy Brown, a Jacksonville native, grew up as the youngest of ten children in a loving but crowded family. In 1941, his parents built two houses on their lot on…
Read MoreMessage from the CEO
On June 22nd, I received a fantastic birthday present! It was a cloudy morning, with rain threatening to start at any moment, but there were smiles all around as local…
Read MoreAlessandra 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 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 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…
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