News & Stories

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Volunteer Spotlight: Haley Yackee

August 12, 2022

Beaches Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) is a group of motivated individuals committed to making a difference in their community by supporting Habitat’s mission. HYP helps families in need of affordable…

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Beaches Habitat for Humanity receives two grants, totaling $112,000, from Lowe’s to improve home safety and health outcomes at the beaches.

August 8, 2022

Atlantic Beach, FL — Beaches Habitat for Humanity has received a $112,000 grant from Lowe’s to help complete 30 projects focused on Home Preservation and Aging in Place Housing Plus…

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Construction Progress: July 2022

August 6, 2022

Construction at Beaches Habitat is more than just building and repairing homes. It includes the people, programs, and resources that turn Habitat’s vision into real-life, high-quality homes through new construction,…

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Volunteer Spotlight: Misel

July 16, 2022

Meet Misel Soto, our 2022 Special Events Intern Back in April, Misel Soto took a leap of faith and arrived at the Beaches Habitat for Humanity office with her resume.…

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A Message from the New CEO

July 12, 2022

Dear Friends of Beaches Habitat for Humanity, It is an honor to be named President/CEO of Beaches Habitat for Humanity! I have been very fortunate to hold leadership positions with…

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2-story house under construction on Edgar Street

Construction Progress: June 2022

July 6, 2022

The summer slow-down has arrived here at Beaches Habitat as our construction sites are noticeably less busy. The snowbirds have returned to their milder summer homes. Families are off on…

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Meet the Team: Construction Supervisor, Brigid

June 16, 2022

If you’re a regular on-site, you know (and love) our staff member Brigid. Brigid is a one-of-a-kind Construction Crew leader dedicated to making the construction site a fun, safe, and…

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New home on Edgar Street under construction

Construction Progress: May 2022

May 31, 2022

People partner with Beaches Habitat for Humanity to build better lives for themselves and their families. Learn more about the projects we are currently working on and get inspired to…

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Bike & Build SUS 2022

May 23, 2022

On May 20, Beaches Habitat welcomed Bike & Build, a national nonprofit committed to raising money and awareness for affordable housing, to the construction site. The Jacksonville beaches are the…

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Thank you: Builders Classic 2022

May 10, 2022

We had a great time hosting this year’s golf outing at Queen’s Harbour Yacht and Country Club with the support of our title sponsors, Larry and Nancy Huang! So many…

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