Stories

Diannah’s new home brings relief to her family

Diannah needed relief from a long commute, poor living conditions, annual rent increases, and overcrowded housing.

A new home brings Colette hope and confidence

Colette applied for homeownership with Habitat Sarasota because she wanted to escape the burden of rising rent year after year.

Homes, Communities, Hope + You

What happens when ‘stay at home’ means staying in an unhealthy place? As a result of COVID-19, more than 300 million people in 42 states have been asked to “stay at home” — and now more than ever, home is everything. Home is the place to stay safe from a global pandemic. And for many…
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Be The One for Habitat Sarasota

Thank you for sharing the vision that everyone deserves a decent place to live. For the next 35 years, we must continue to be change makers, adaptable advocates and visionaries for affordable housing. Thank you for the contributions you have made over the past 35 years. Together, we build.” These were my closing words at our 35th Anniversary Celebration &…
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Carlene moves in

Carlene now has a home she can afford and a permanent place to live thanks to the homeownership program at Habitat for Humanity Sarasota. Standing in what will soon be her new kitchen, she is beaming. She is dreaming about baking Christmas cake in her oven, something she hasn’t been able to do in years.…
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veteran roof repair

Habitat Sarasota helps a veteran with a roof repair

Habitat Sarasota recently assisted a veteran with a critical roof repair, bringing a feeling of comfort to his home. This Veteran’s Day, Bill Nickerson proudly flies his American flag at the home he has lived in for over 25 years. Mr. Nickerson served in the United States Navy for 20 years as a visual communicator.…
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Kenyahta elevates her family out of public housing

Kenyahta elevates her family out of public housing

Kenyahta lived in public housing for 7 years before she applied for the Homeownership Program with Habitat for Humanity Sarasota. A mother to a 4th grader and two preschoolers, Kenyahta focused on working as many hours as she could to elevate her family out of public housing. She sacrificed time with her children and was…
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Roofing By Curry partners with Habitat Sarasota for critical roof repair

Critical Home Repair Program

Habitat for Humanity Sarasota launched the Critical Home Repair program to help income-eligible homeowners in Sarasota remain in their homes by eliminating health and safety issues, remove barriers for disabilities, and enable seniors to age in-place. Partnership Habitat Sarasota and Roofing by Curry expand their partnership to now serve income-eligible families in Sarasota that own…
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first home sold in Hammock Place

The first home dedication in Hammock Place

Thank you to FCCI Insurance Group and Stock Signature Homes for sponsoring the construction of the first Hammock Place homes. The lack of affordable housing in close proximity to our workforce is a growing problem in Sarasota, an issue that Turquoise knows firsthand. Turquoise works for the School Board of Sarasota County, and her income…
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Habitat Sarasota family moves in

One Home Dedication. Three Families.

A special set of circumstances led to three adjacent properties finishing construction at the same time while three families, now neighbors, all celebrate new beginnings in their Habitat Sarasota home. It was the perfect opportunity for three families to share a special home dedication with a large group of Habitat Sarasota volunteers, donors, business partners…
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