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HABITAT BROWARD BEGINS REHABILITATION OF NORTH LAUDERDALE HOME AS PART OF 'NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION PROGRAM'

On Saturday, July 31st, Habitat for Humanity of Broward began rehabilitating its first home in North Lauderdale as part of the nationwide, federally-funded Neighborhood Stabilization Program. In partnership with the City of North Lauderdale, Habitat Broward has purchased the home, as well as several others, and will use volunteer labor, donated materials and “sweat equity” from the future homeowners to transform it into a safe, decent, affordable place for a family to call home. Click here for photos

HABITAT BROWARD HELPS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY ACHIEVE NO. 8 ON ‘BUILDER 100’ LIST
Ranking marks the first time Habitat is in the top 10 of biggest builders in the nation

BROWARD COUNTY, FL (July 14, 2010) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward County helped Habitat for Humanity achieve the rank of No. 8 on the Builder 100 list, marking the first time the nonprofit has been recognized among the top 10 biggest builders in the United States. Builder Magazine’s annual Builder 100 List compiles data provided by the nation’s builders, including their closings. Habitat for Humanity, with 5,294 closings last year nationwide, moved up three spots in 2009 from its 2008 ranking of No. 11. Read more...  

Green Build update:

Habitat Broward's "Green Build" communities in Ft. Lauderdale and Unincorporate Broward are currently underway!

LEED Certified Silver Level - Thirty (30) home build in Fort Lauderdale
LEED Certified Gold Level - Three (3) home build in Unincorporated Broward

A special "THANK YOU" to our newest Green Build partner - All Year Cooling. A portion of all proceeds will go to fund their efforts to supply Habitat for Humanity of Broward County with 25 A/C units over the next 12 months.

Neighborhood Stabilization Program:

The Neighborhood Stabilization Program is a nationwide program established for the purpose of stabilizing communities that have suffered tremendously from foreclosures and abandonment through the purchase and redevelopment of foreclosed and abandoned homes. Thanks to NSP funds and the partnership of local community leaders, Habitat Broward is in the process of purchasing and rehabilitating foreclosed or abandoned homes throughout Broward County, which will be resold to Habitat homeowners at a zero-interest, low-cost mortgage. Stay tuned for more information.

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Once you add the Habitat for Humanity - Broward County toolbar for IE or Firefox, each time you shop at one of the more than 1,300 participating stores, a percentage of what you spend will be donated to us at no extra cost to you!  (you could even save money as the toolbar provides coupons and deals).  The toolbar also has a search box and each time you search the Internet, about a penny is donated to us.  No registration is required!  http://www.goodsearch.com/toolbar/habitat-for-humanity-broward-county