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Volunteer Spotlight: Hope Johnson
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…
Read MoreWhy Affordable Housing Matters in the Jacksonville Beaches
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.…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Nancy Flynn
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…
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
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,…
Read MoreCelebrating Our Volunteers: National Volunteer Appreciation Week
This week is National Volunteer Appreciation Week, and we’re so excited to celebrate the amazing people who help make Beaches Habitat for Humanity what it is. Volunteers are at the…
Read MoreVolunteer Spotlight: Martha’s Journey of Service
Meet Martha Shafer, a dedicated Beaches Habitat volunteer for over two decades. Originally from the suburbs of Chicago, Martha moved to Buffalo, NY, for work in 1990 before settling in…
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 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 MoreFaith Build
What is Faith Build? At Beaches Habitat, we welcome the diversity of faith groups that are reflective of our local communities, including all worldviews and faith traditions, to contribute to…
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