Habitat For Humanity

ATLANTA (April 29, 2013) – Habitat for Humanity received the 2013 Disability Inclusion Award during a special presentation at InterAction’s annual Forum today in Washington, D.C. InterAction is an alliance of more than 180 U.S.-based international nongovernmental organizations that work in developing countries to overcome poverty and improve quality of life. The Disability Inclusion Award recognizes InterAction member organizations that have worked toward greater inclusion in their general activities and operations. The award specifically recognizes Habitat’s programming to promote community  . . . Continue Reading

Lowe’s to teach skills to local women volunteers FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 25, 2013) – Southwest Florida women have an opportunity to make a positive impact for affordable homeownership by volunteering to work on the rehabilitation of two homes during Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties’ Women Build 2013. More than 2,100 homes have been built by women crews in the United States, as well as in dozens of countries around the world, since the program began in  . . . Continue Reading

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 18, 2013) – Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties needs volunteers to work on Saturday, May 4, on two home construction sites in LaBelle. No construction experience is required. Habitat provides tools and required safety gear, and has construction supervisors on each build site. Work will begin at 8am and continue until 2pm. To volunteer, call (239) 652-1684 or email volcoor@habitat4humanity.org.  For more information on volunteering with Habitat, visit www.habitat4humanity.org. About Habitat for Humanity  . . . Continue Reading

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 9, 2013) – Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties will be raising the walls on two homes in Lehigh Acres on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. The homes are situated side-by-side at 3104 and 3106 40th St. W. No building experience is necessary. Construction will continue Tuesdays through Saturdays for the next several weeks. To volunteer call (239) 652-1684, email  volcoor@habitat4humanity.org.   About Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties Habitat for Humanity of  . . . Continue Reading

One of the first rehabbed homes under the partnership to be dedicated to new homeowners on Friday, April 12 FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 5, 2013) – Bank of America has donated 12 properties to Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, significantly increasing the number of affordable homes to be provided this fiscal year. The donations are part of a national partnership with Habitat for Humanity International through which the bank will donate up to 2,000 vacant properties for  . . . Continue Reading

FORT MYERS, Fla. (April 4, 2013) – Congress Jewelers is sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity home. The walls of the home, located at 168 Circle Dr. in east Ft. Myers were raised on March 23, 2013. It is the 15th home Congress Jewelers has sponsored for Habitat. Through the use of volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat homes are sold to the homeowners with an interest-free mortgage and monthly payments set at less than 30% of the  . . . Continue Reading

Carlo Rae loves the kitchen. “When you mix the right things together – you get good results,” he says. He certainly mixed the right things together at Mastello Ristorante in February when he hosted a VIP wine dinner and auction to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties. “A Touch of Italy” showcased the exceptional culinary skills of Chef Carlo and Chef Bob in a five-course dinner featuring Maschiarelli wines. Serenaded by strolling violinist Oleg Timuta, guests enjoyed  . . . Continue Reading

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 22, 2013) – Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties will call attention to the poverty housing crisis and present the organization’s Women Build program as a solution, with Women Build Community Day on March 27. During the interactive Women Build Community Day, participants in Women Build 2013 will be wearing their signature t-shirts, pink hard hats and tool belts to collect donations and spread the word throughout the community. The flurry of activity will  . . . Continue Reading

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 19, 2013) – FineMark National Bank & Trust is sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity home. The walls of the home, located at 2940 Winona Dr. in N. Ft. Myers will be raised on March 30, 2013. It is the second home that FineMark has sponsored for Habitat this fiscal year. Through the use of volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat homes are sold to the homeowners with an interest-free mortgage and monthly payments  . . . Continue Reading

FORT MYERS, Fla. (February 26, 2013) – Estero Bay Chevrolet is sponsoring a Habitat for Humanity home. The walls of the home, located at 18465 Rosewood Rd. in south Ft. Myers will be raised on March 9, 2013. Through the use of volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat homes are sold to the homeowners with an interest-free mortgage and monthly payments set at less than 30% of the homeowner’s income, making homeownership an affordable reality.  Habitat homeowners  . . . Continue Reading