Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties

Join us in celebrating the incredible success of the Back to School Supply Drive last weekend, organized in collaboration with the Royal Palm Coast Realtor® Association (RPCRA) Leadership Academy to benefit Habitat students and teachers. The RPCRA Leadership Academy provided 150 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to our community's students and even supplied a classroom with much-needed items!✏️🎒 Thank you to the Alderman House for providing the venue, and to everyone who donated and volunteered. You've all made a significant impact on the lives of students and teachers, setting them up for success in the classroom this upcoming school year. Here’s to building a brighter future!🏫🌟

Deyanila immigrated to Southwest Florida from Cuba seven years ago and now calls Cape Coral her new home. As a single mother for three years, she felt discouraged when her attempts to qualify for a conventional home loan yielded no results. However, Habitat gave her hope. After years of housing insecurity, such as worrying about rent increases, Deyanila's daughter and teenage son now have their own bedrooms in their new Habitat home. Congratulations to Deyanila and her family on their new beginning! 👩👧👦🏠

Habitat’s mission is to bring people together to build homes, community, and hope. This mission drives Habitat employees every day, with the foundation of Habitat’s culture resting on our organizational values of Integrity, Teamwork, and Mission Focus. Each year, we recognize three employees who exemplify the meaning of these values at our End of Fiscal Year Party. Congratulations to Angela Peffley for her unwavering integrity, Cece Schepp for her dedication to mission focus, and Juan Marin for his exceptional teamwork! 🔨💙

Exciting progress is underway here at Carolina Cove!👷♀️ The new HOA-managed Habitat community in Bonita Springs features 14 attached twin villa homes. Each twin villa will offer over 1,200 square feet of living space, including three bedrooms, two bathrooms, appliances, a garage, a lanai, and a front porch. The community is conveniently located next to downtown Bonita Springs, providing easy access to essential services such as schools, grocery stores, retail shops, churches and much more. Homebuyers in Carolina Cove will pay 30% or less of their income for their homes, which are now available for purchase! If you’re interested in becoming part of this charming new community, now is the perfect time to learn about the pathway to homeownership through Habitat by attending a virtual information session 👉https://lnkd.in/e_2tvnmh

Facing skyrocketing costs to buy and rent in Southwest Florida, Sean and Erin's dream of homeownership seemed unreachable. They moved in with family and waited out the market, but it wasn't until partnering with Habitat that hope became a reality. The couple met regularly with a housing counselor, completed 300 hours of sweat equity, attended more than 20 hours of homeownership education classes, and paid $2,000 toward closing costs. Sean and Erin celebrated their home dedication in May and officially closed on their home on July 23, just after welcoming their newborn. Join us in congratulating Sean and Erin's growing family in their new Habitat home! 💚

Two months after moving into her Habitat home, Beth reflects on the incredible journey that led her to where she is today. From living in a homeless shelter and then a two-bedroom trailer to owning a home where each of her three children has their own room, Beth's story is one of resilience and hope. She completed 300 hours of sweat equity, attended more than 20 hours of homeownership education classes, and paid $2,000 to pay toward closing costs. “I'm blessed now to be in my house,” Beth said. “I've been here for two months and to know that I can afford my mortgage and everything's going to be great for me and the kids for the rest of their lives and mine, it’s been awesome.” Join us in celebrating Beth’s journey to homeownership in our Journey Together community! 🏘

Volunteers are the heart and soul of Habitat for Humanity’s mission. Among them is Larry, a snowbird who spends winters in Lee County with his wife. He has dedicated 175 hours of volunteer time with us since January 2024. Larry was instrumental in enhancing the accessibility of our South Fort Myers ReStore and played a crucial role in the reopening of our Hurricane Ian-damaged North Fort Myers location. Now back in Minnesota, Larry's flights are already booked to return to Lee County in December. "The day after we arrive, I’ll be at the store,” he said, looking forward to volunteering at the ReStores again. “I told my wife, ‘This is about the greatest thing I think I've ever done.’” 👉 Read more about Larry's role in our ReStores and overall mission: https://lnkd.in/ew-MD_XE 🗣 Comment below and share your volunteering experience with us!

Today, and every day, we celebrate freedom and the opportunity for families to achieve strength, stability, and independence through affordable homeownership. From all of us at Habitat, have a safe and happy #IndependenceDay! 🎆 Our offices and ReStores will be closed today in observance of Independence Day and will resume normal hours on Friday, July 5th. Thank you!

When Yolanda’s family first moved into their Habitat home in 2004, her daughter Jaylynn was just three years old. “Living in a Habitat home not only made me feel safe but also provided me with a sense of security and comfort,” Jaylynn said. “My home has truly been a safe haven for me, giving me a place to grow and thrive.” Now, in 2024, Jaylynn is a first-generation college graduate and is excited for the next chapter in her life. Yolanda said watching people help her family through Habitat inspired Jaylynn to pay it forward. With her bachelor's degree in Health Science from Florida Gulf Coast University, Jaylynn plans on starting nursing school, where she will be able to deepen her commitment to caring for others. Together, we can ensure more children have the opportunity to break barriers. Read more about Jaylynn's Journey 👉 https://lnkd.in/eXnADfwV #FGCU #wingsup #FirstGenGrad

We are thrilled to be awarded the opportunity to develop and build White Coral Estates! We look forward to collaborating with the City of Fort Myers/Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency to provide safe, decent and affordable homes for 26 additional families in a flourishing Fort Myers neighborhood. 🎉🏘 Thank you to Camila Pereira and WINK NEWS for highlighting this important work!