Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties

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!

Single mother Zah'Curia has been raising her daughter Dailyn in an overcrowded home with the rest of the family. However, after sharing a room together for years, Dailyn now has her own room in their new Habitat home. Zah'Curia closed on her home at the beginning of the month after completing 300 hours of sweat equity, attending more than 20 hours of homeownership education classes, and saving $2,000 to pay toward closing costs. Through partnering with Habitat, Zah'Curia and Dailyn are now settling into their forever home!✨💙

September 28 is the deadline to submit an insurance claim for damages caused by #HurricaneIan. Neglecting to make a claim or repair can result in unwanted fines or citations, so don’t wait! If your home still needs repairs, we’re here to help! 🏠🛠 Habitat offers a program to cover the cost of hurricane-related repairs, such as roof repair or replacement, siding, drywall, painting, windows and doors and more to qualifying homeowners. Learn more here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ezs73g3R

Habitat is partnering with the Fort Myers Community Redevelopment Agency to help homeowners resolve open code violations and complete eligible home maintenance projects. Through the program, Connie, a homeowner in the MLK community, was able to have her home reroofed and other exterior improvements completed. With repairs now complete, Connie expressed relief and gratitude to the program for helping her avoid getting fined for her open code violation. To complete the form or learn more about the program please visit 👉 https://lnkd.in/eigNbrtK

At Habitat for Humanity, we envision a world where everyone has a decent place to live. More than that, we dream of a world with one shared humanity. But we don’t just dream about these things; we believe in them, and we fight for them daily. This #Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom and re-declare our commitment to building a fairer and more equitable world. 💚 Reminder: In observance of Juneteenth, our Administrative Office and ReStore locations will be closed on June 19th.