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LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL (October 28, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (Habitat GPBC) hosted a heartfelt dedication ceremony for the Carter family’s new home on October 17, 2024, in Lake Worth Beach. The home was generously sponsored by The Breakers Palm Beach and built on land donated by the Lake Worth Beach CRA, and the City of Lake Worth Beach, in partnership with Women Build 2024 co-chairs and committee, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters.
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL (October 18, 2024): Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County recently hosted a special home dedication ceremony to present Ryan Mason, a local reserve veteran, keys to his new home. Family, friends, volunteers, and supporters of the nonprofit organization gathered at the Lake Worth Beach home to celebrate this exciting event.
Habitat Young Professionals of Greater Palm Beach County Gear Up for Amazing Year Ahead with New Leadership Team
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL– (September 18, 2024) The Habitat Young Professionals (HYP) of Greater Palm Beach County are gearing up for an exciting 2024 – 2025 season with a new leadership team and a new signature event. HYP is set to surpass its previous achievements and continue making a significant impact in the community.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Presented the Murphy Family Keys to a New Home in Lake Worth Beach First Habitat Home with Solar Power!
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (September 18, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County presented Sharell Murphy with the keys to her new home on August 30, 2024, during a special Home Dedication Ceremony. Family, friends, volunteers, and supporters of the nonprofit organization gathered at the Lake Worth Beach home to celebrate this momentous occasion. Proud sponsors of this home include Universal Property and Casualty Insurance Company, Lake Worth Beach CRA & the City of Lake Worth Beach (land donors), Rack Solar, and the Palm Beach County Housing Finance Authority.
Habitat for Humanity’s Kristen Bardin Selected as part of Leadership Palm Beach County’s Engage Class of 2025
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (September 9, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is pleased to announce that Kristen Bardin, Director of Advancement of the local non-profit has been selected to be part of Leadership Palm Beach County’s Engage Class of 2025.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Announces Boca Raton ReStore is Closing
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (September 14, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (HFHGPBC) has announced the bittersweet news that the Boca Raton ReStore, located at 272 South Dixie Highway, will be closing its doors in mid to late October 2024. The owners of the building are moving ahead with plans to demolish and redevelop the site.
Julia Murphy Selected to Serve on the Board of Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (September 18, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is pleased to announce that Julia Murphy, Chief Advancement Officer of the nonprofit, has been selected to serve on the Women’s Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County board of directors.
Business Leaders will Join Together to Help Local Family Build a Forever Home during Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County’s Executive Build on September 27, 2024
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (May 14, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (HFHGPBC) announced that Executive Build (formerly CEO Build) will take place on Friday, September 27, 2024. This is an annual fundraising event in which local executives and business leaders leave their offices to pick up hammers and help build a home alongside a Habitat Partner Family.
Actress Mindy Cohen will be Guest of Honor at Palm Royale-Inspired Event Benefitting
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County
PALM BEACH, FL (April 2, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (Habitat GPBC) is thrilled to present “Cocktails àla Palm Royale” at Casa de Los Angeles, Greg and Kim Dyer’s extraordinary Marion Sims Wyeth-designed Mediterranean-revival villa located in Palm Beach’s exclusive estate section, on April 24, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Women Build 2024
Funded by Women, Built by Women, Empowering Women
LAKE WORTH BEACH, FL (March 26, 2024) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (Habitat GPBC) recently hosted its annual Women Build fundraiser on March 14th and 15th in Lake Worth Beach. The event was sold out, and it turned out to be a record year with 320 registered builders and a total attendance of 500+. Women Build raised $500,000 and counting for Habitat’s mission!
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County has announced Kevin Elwell as
the Chair and Charlotte Leonard as the Vice Chair of its Board of Directors
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (October 25, 2023) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is pleased to announce that Kevin Elwell has been appointed Chair and Charlotte Leonard as Vice Chair of its board of directors.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Announces Veterans Build 2023, Presented by Vertical Bridge
Lake Worth Beach, FL– (October 19, 2023) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (HFHGPBC) has announced its annual Veterans Build event, presented by Vertical Bridge, which will be held on November 3, 2023, in Lake Worth Beach. The event will welcome volunteers to participate in Neighborhood Engagement projects, new home construction, and the renovation of an existing home for veterans and their families in Lake Worth Beach.
Business Leaders will Join Together to Help Local Family Build a Forever Home
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL– (June 14, 2023) Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County (HFHGPBC) announced that the annual CEO Build will be held September 21 and 22, 2023, in Lake Worth Beach, Florida. The Co-Chairs of the 2023 event are Kenneth Lebersfeld, CEO of Capitol Lighting and Jean-Paul Renard, CEO of SourceNow, and the Honorary Chairs are Angelo Bianco, Managing Partner of CP Group, and Jesse Rack, Vice President of Rack Electric.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County, Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency and City of Delray Beach will ROCK THE BLOCK in Delray Beach on Saturday, April 29
DELRAY BEACH, FL (April 6, 2023) For decades, Habitat for Humanity has set the stage for families, volunteers, donors and supporters to come together to build decent homes that provide the foundation for a better life. On Saturday, April 29, 2023, from 7:30am to 1:30pm, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County will host Rock the Block-an annual event that revitalizes a community and unites hundreds of volunteers in a block-style hands-on volunteer experience that transforms 10 homes in one day! This event is in partnership with the City of Delray Beach that identifies the eligible homes and prepares the properties for beautification and the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) whose funding addresses the exterior improvements that improve the aesthetics of the homes, ultimately increasing property value.
Carrier Helps Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Build Healthy Homes
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (March 20, 2023) – Carrier teamed up with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County to help address the barriers to healthy and safe housing that millions of people and their families face. Carrier employees gathered at the Carrier’s global headquarters in Palm Beach Gardens to help build wood fences, a picnic table and playhouse for a Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County family.
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County’s Women Build 2023
Funded by Women, Built by Women, Empowering Women
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (February 10, 2023) – Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County’s WOMEN BUILD 2023 will take place on March 2 and 3 in partnership with two families in Delray Beach. Co-Chaired by Clara Bennett and Sophia Eccleston, with Honorary Chair Kelly Smallridge, the affiliate’s Women Build event provides the opportunity for women to take proactive steps in serving their communities.
Florida congressional members about the need for affordable housing
DELRAY BEACH, FL (February 7, 2023) — Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County will join hundreds of local Habitat organizations and affordable housing advocates in-person this week for Habitat for Humanity’s annual legislative conference, Habitat on the Hill.
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Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County and Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County
Come Together to Form Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County
PALM BEACH COUNTY, FL (January 23, 2023) – Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County and Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County are thrilled to announce that they have joined forces to form a new and consolidated affiliate, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County! This strategic collaboration brings together resources, skillsets, and strengths to serve the community better while remaining laser-focused on its mission.
