Author: Habitat Sarasota

2023 Be the Change Annual Meeting

On Wednesday, November 29th, Habitat Sarasota celebrated our annual meeting and fellowship luncheon, embracing the theme “Be the Change.” We came together to celebrate our homeowner’s new path, thank our valued volunteers, and recognize our amazing partners and donors while sharing our life-changing impact. Guest speaker Paula Reed inspired the crowd by highlighting the remarkable…
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ICYMI: Annual Meeting

Update: November 16, 2021 Habitat for Humanity Sarasota is committed to transparency. During the virtual event held on November 16, they reported their Impact to the Community, announced the 2022 Board of Directors, and thanked the volunteers and community partners. “The prescription for improved health, happiness, higher education, financial stability, and a brighter future starts…
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Relief. No longer rent-burdened.

Upon her lease renewal, Ariel was notified of a $250 monthly increase. Although working full time as a front office medical clerk, Ariel was extremely rent-burdened. She paid nearly 40% of her gross monthly income toward rent to live in substandard and overcrowding conditions. According to the Office of Housing and Urban Development, affordable housing…
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Two Sarasota Moms Become First-Time Homeowners

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota partnered with Sunset Automotive Group, Stock Development, Publix Supermarkets Charities, and Warrick Dunn Charities to make dreams a reality for two single mothers in Sarasota. They both became first-time homeowners through Habitat Sarasota’s affordable homeownership program, and on July 13, Erica and Lauren were each greeted with the unexpected gifts of a $5,000 down-payment…
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Homeownership Blossoms

Ramona was born in the Dominican Republic, and became a Permanent Resident 15 years ago with many hopes and dreams and a love for flowers. For the past 20 years, Ramona has taken her passion for floral design and made it a career. She loves creating original arrangements and the smiles and happiness they produce.…
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Roofing by Curry partners with Habitat Sarasota

Ms. Ibarra’s motto is “You should never lose hope,” but with a roof leak and the fear of being fropped by her homeowner’s insurance carries, she began to lose hope. Ms. Ibarra stated, “I was in fear. The leak was getting worse, and I didn’t know what to do.” Finally, after many calls to local…
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Joys of affordable homeownership

Jahnisha is a proud first-time homebuyer because of Habitat Sarasota. She is committed to her work at the Childcare Center. She cares for the children of hospital staff, doctors and nurses for the past three years. Vital work that is much needed and appreciated by the hospital staff, especially during a pandemic. Jahnishia is blessed…
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Help Bridge the Gap in Affordability

Help Bridge the Gap in Affordability A lot has changed since Habitat for Humanity Sarasota was founded in 1985. A time before cell phones, personal computers, and the internet. A time when University Parkway was called County Line Road. Back then, Habitat Sarasota could build a home for $35,000. Today, costs to build an affordable…
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Annual Meeting – November 2020

Habitat Sarasota makes an impact in the community while building strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. Habitat for Humanity Sarasota held their annual meeting on November 13, 2020 via Zoom with approximately 45 people in attendance. At the meeting the Community Impact from July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020 was presented by Board Chair,…
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The future is bright for another family

Summer is coming to an end and Samantha is preparing to start the new school year – from home. Her anxiety about her family’s living situation is gone. She is focused on setting up a home learning environment and enjoying moments like family bike rides. Samantha and Michael recently closed on their Habitat Sarasota home…
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