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Education Corner: Winter 21-22

December 18, 2021

The staff of Beaches Habitat’s education program is excited to share some updates for the new year. Thank You, Queen’s Harbor Book Club Welcome Teachers CAP Kids Workshop Afterschool Volunteers…

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Construction Progress: November 2021

December 1, 2021

We are infinitely grateful for your support as we build a world where everyone has a decent place to live. Keep reading to learn what we’ve been up to in…

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Homeowner Profile: Meet Jamie

November 24, 2021

The place Jamie and her daughter Gianna currently call home is not accessible. Gianna has cerebral palsy, and as she grows, it is getting more difficult for Jamie to care…

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Construction Progress: October 2021

November 1, 2021

​​​​​​​Beaches Habitat’s construction process combines the ordinary act of building a home with the extraordinary possibilities of love. This constructive combination renews lives and opens doors for Habitat families and…

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Meet the 2021-2022 AmeriCorps Members

October 30, 2021

AmeriCorps is a federal agency that connects individuals and organizations to help communities tackle their toughest challenges. AmeriCorps sends people power and funding to communities across the country. Disaster response, the…

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Education Corner Fall Updates

Education Corner: Fall Highlights

October 16, 2021

In This Update: Mayor’s Youth at Work Project: Amari Lombel Bright Futures Volunteer, Elise Vargas Gardening Help from the Exchange Club Hot Meals for After School Students Arts Workshops from…

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Construction Progress: September 2021

October 2, 2021

Haywood – Phase II We are thrilled to announce our build sites are moving full speed ahead for the time being. After overcoming some major material delays, look at how…

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Education Corner: College Bound!

September 4, 2021

Did you know that Beaches Habitat for Humanity’s program offers benefits beyond homeownership? Thanks to a partnership with the Scheidel Foundation, homeowners and their children are eligible for college scholarships…

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From the Field: Volunteer and Construction Updates

September 3, 2021

2021 has been quite a year! After a measured reopening in 2020, the construction program has faced a number of setbacks – from changing guidance around the pandemic to supply…

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Service: What is AmeriCorps?

August 15, 2021

National Service AmeriCorps is a National Service program. Let’s stop right there to explain a little more. You’ve heard of military service and the Peace Corps. With those programs, volunteers…

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