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Homeowner Randy Brown stands arms outstretched in front of a home under construction

Home Dedication: Randy on Alley Road

January 16, 2025

Thank you for joining us in welcoming Randy Brown into his new home on January 30, 2025! The Beaches Habitat team is beyond excited to see Randy leave his temporary…

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Corporate Engagement Event

January 15, 2025

Join us for Beaches Habitat’s Corporate Engagement Event, where local business leaders can connect, volunteer, and discover how partnering with Beaches Habitat transforms lives and builds a stronger community. February…

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New Member Spotlight: Meet Kaydee and Brian, Our New AmeriCorps Members at Beaches Habitat for Humanity!

January 7, 2025

We are thrilled to introduce two new Americorps members who have recently joined our Beaches Habitat for Humanity team, Kaydee Gavron and Brian Joubran. With their passion for community service…

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The Magic of End of Year Giving

December 19, 2024

For Stephanie Green, the holidays have always been more than a season—they’re a celebration of family, love, and cherished traditions. From decorating the tree to histing festive celebrations filled with…

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Group photo of Navy volunteers with homeowner at construction site

Why Housing Matters

November 26, 2024

At Beaches Habitat for Humanity, we believe that everyone deserves a decent, safe, and affordable place to call home. As a nonprofit organization in Atlantic Beach, our mission goes beyond…

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Homeowner Randy Brown Gets a Fresh Start

September 6, 2024

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…

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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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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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