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Navy Veteran Ralph Forney Secures His Home for the Future

August 30, 2024

Ralph Forney, a Navy veteran, and his wife Cora have lived in their Atlantic Beach home for 40 years. As most houses do with time, the Forney home needed a…

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Scheidel Scholar Jazzmin Crowder is ready for the future.

August 12, 2024

In 2015, Jazzmin Crowder’s world changed. That year, her mom qualified for a Beaches Habitat home. A year later, Jazzmin, her mom, and her brother moved from the apartment they…

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Message from the CEO

July 24, 2024

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…

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Join AmeriCorps

July 12, 2024

AmeriCorps is the federal agency connecting individuals and organizations to tackle the nation’s most pressing challenges. AmeriCorps focuses on these key areas to make an impact: economic opportunity, disaster response, education, environmental…

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Homeowner Profile: Meet Kathy

May 16, 2024

Kathy was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY and currently works at the University of Florida in the Hematology/Oncology department. She has three children Jaylin (20), Ariana (16) & Karter…

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Mayport Townhomes Groundbreaking

May 16, 2024

We are thrilled to announce the start of construction in our neighborhood. Please join us to celebrate this milestone! The ceremony will take place at 9 AM on Saturday, June…

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Home Dedication: Faith Build on Ribault Park Street

May 4, 2024

You’re invited to a home dedication ceremony! Help us welcome Kathy and her family home! We’ve finally completed construction, and it’s almost time for them to close on their affordable…

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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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