Habitat Broward - In the News
2010 Press Releases
SPRING BREAKERS TRAVEL TO SOUTH FLORIDA TO VOLUNTEER WITH
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BROWARD
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (March 9, 2010) – During the month of March, more than 200 college students from across the country will come to Fort Lauderdale to help Habitat for Humanity of Broward County, Inc. build simple, decent, affordable homes for low-income families in need. The volunteers are participants of Collegiate Challenge 2010, which is one of the country’s largest alternative spring break programs and offers the opportunity for students to gain new skills, make new friends, and make a meaningful impact on the community. Read more...
- February 15, 2010 -- Habitat Homes a First for City
HABITAT HOMES A FIRST FOR CITY
Four Miramar families celebrate hard work, volunteer effort in building their new duplexes.
Spectators included representatives from a lengthy list of behind-the-scene backers helping Habitat for Humanity Broward. But the stars of the show were four hard-working single mothers with more than a dozen children between them, holding oversize keys to a golden future. Read more...
- February 11, 2010 -- Habitat Homes Dedicated in Miramar
HABITAT HOMES DEDICATED IN MIRAMAR
Hundreds of hours of sweat equity have paid off for four families who now call Miramar home. The families live in new homes they helped to construct in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity of Broward County. For the new residents, it means having a home to call their own. Read more...
HABITAT BROWARD RAISES MONEY, COLLECTS SUPPLIES FOR HAITI RELIEF EFFORTS
Thousands from across South Florida helped out with donation drive
Fort Lauderdale, FL (February 5, 2010) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward, Inc. raised more than $35,000 and shipped 250 pallets of much-needed supplies to Haiti, helping to assist with the recovery efforts of the earthquake-ravaged nation. Thousands of individuals from across South Florida donated materials, time and funds to the Haiti relief donation drive, which took place at the Habitat Re-Store, located at 505 W. Broward Blvd. in downtown Fort Lauderdale.
Thanks to a partnership with Suddath Relocation Systems Inc., the supplies have already been transported to Haiti and will be distributed through Food for the Poor, the largest international relief organization in the United States. Read more...
- February 3, 2010 -- Four Families Receive Keys to New Habitat Broward Homes in Miramar
FOUR FAMILIES RECEIVE KEYS TO NEW HABITAT BROWARD HOMES IN MIRAMAR
Miramar, FL (February 3, 2010) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward, Inc., along with community leaders, supporters, homeowner families and friends, celebrated the completion of construction on four brand new homes at a dedication ceremony in Miramar on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at 10:00 a.m.
Home sponsors for Habitat Broward’s first-ever Miramar build include Miramar Park of Commerce/ WSVN-TV Channel 7, Publix Super Markets Charities, Lorraine Thomas, The Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation and Premier Beverage. During the ceremony, the sponsors were able to congratulate and hand over the ceremonial keys to the new homeowners: the McNeal, Merrill, Turner and Wright families. Read more...
- January 30, 2010 -- Habiatat Broward dedicates homes in Miramar
This past Saturday Habitat Broward hosted the Miramar Home Dedication Ceremony, where we celebrated our newest homeowners: the McNeal, Merrell, Turner and Wright families. A huge thanks to sponsors Publix Super Markets Charities, Lorraine Thomas, Wachovia / Wells Fargo Foundation, Premier Beverage, & WSVN-TV Channel 7 - you helped make the dream of homeownership a reality for these four deserving families! Watch video...
- January 26, 2010 -- Habitat Broward Heads to Haiti's Rescue
HABITAT BROWARD HEADS TO HAITI'S RESCUE
DEERFIELD BEACH, Fla. (WSVN) -- The first batch of roughly 68 tons in water, food and other relief supplies collected by Habitat For Humanity last week will head to earthquake-ravaged Haiti on Tuesday. Read more...'Habitat' coming to ravaged Haiti's rescue
ADDRESSING HOUSING NEEDS IN HAITI AFTER MAJOR EARHTQUAKE
Habitat for Humanity International is assessing the impact on affordable housing and response options in Haiti after a major earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince on Tuesday. Read More...
- January 23, 2010 --
Habitat for Humanity LEED Silver House Tour
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY LEED SILVER HOUSE TOUR
The tour of the first LEED Silver registered house for Habitat for Humanity of Broward County was informative and agreed by the attendees a process that we will continue to follow. Adeptly handled by the husband and wife team of Mary Lou Bowman-Cubbin and Russ Cubbin we saw how much can be accomplished when dedication to producing quality, affordable homes combines with dedicated volunteer efforts. Read more...
2009 Press Releases
3rd Annual JB's on the beach "Get A Grip" Golf Tournament Raises $10,000 for Habitat Broward
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (November 5, 2009) – For the third year in a row, JB’s on the beach hosted the “Get A Grip” golf tournament to benefit Habitat for Humanity of Broward County. The event, which was held on Friday, Oct. 9, raised $10,000 in support of Habitat Broward’s mission to build safe, decent, affordable homes in partnership with deserving low-income families. Read more...
- October 21, 2009 -- Habitat for Humanity of Broward Announces Robert W. Leider As New Board Chair
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY OF BROWARD ANNOUNCES ROBERT W. LEIDER AS NEW BOARD CHAIR
Gary Correll and Roger Metcalf also join Habitat Broward Board of Directors
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (October 21, 2009) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward County today announced Robert W. Leider as the new chairman of its board of directors. He will take leadership of the organization from Kathy Craven, Vice President of Craven Consulting, who completed her two-year term in September.
Leider is the Executive Vice President of Sunbeam Television Corporation and General Manager of WSVN-TV Channel 7. Prior to joining WSVN in 1974, Leider worked in sales with Metromedia Broadcasting (now 20th Century Fox) and ABC Television. Read more...
HABITAT RE-STORE
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Pinching pennies and getting the look of designer styles might seem impossible .. but that's not the case for makeover maestro, martin amado. Tonight, he's showing us how to think out side the box when shopping for furniture, lighting or decorative accessories.
WSVN -- Martin Amado: "If you're a bargain shopper like me, that means we have to hit clearance centers, garage sales, even flea markets, and on today's Room for Improvement, we're adding another great place to that list and that's the Habitat Re-Store in Fort Lauderdale. Let's go check it out." Read more...
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HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GOES GREEN
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.(WSVN) -- A charity known for putting needy families into homes is now going green.
Habitat for Humanity of Broward County and 100 volunteers raised the walls on the first home of Habitat's green build community Saturday. Read more...
- July 29, 2009 -- Habitat for Humanity Gives Families & Youth Blueprints For A Better Life
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY GIVES FAMILIES & YOUTH BLUEPRINTS FOR A BETTER LIFE
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (July 29, 2009) – Habitat for Humanity of Broward County recently wrapped up the second year of its Youth Enrichment program, providing more than 70 participants ages 10 to 17 with a meaningful way to become invested in the Habitat experience and contribute to their family’s journey to homeownership.
Called Blueprints4Life, the program offers a variety of activities designed to empower the youth of Habitat families to become mentally, physically and emotionally prepared to engage in educational and community opportunities that will serve them well into adulthood. Read more...
- In the News: May 20, 2009, Sun-Sentinel SOCIETY -- “Get in the 'Humanity' Spirit"
- In the News: May 14, 2009, New Times Broward-Pam Beach article -- “Making Yourself At Home”
- In the News: April 25, 2009, Sun-Sentinel photo -– Bob the Builder visits Habitat Broward’s Dania Beach site
FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (April 7, 2009) – More than 200 community leaders and Habitat for Humanity of Broward supporters attended the 9th Annual Spirit of Humanity Awards reception - presented by BankAtlantic and hosted by Chairman Alan B. Levan - held on Thursday, March 19 at the Hilton Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort. With the assistance of guest emcee Jason Crush, Executive Director of Habitat Broward, the program highlighted the 25 year history of the organization, the role it plays in supporting families eager to break the cycle of poverty and obtain homeownership and its innovative plans for the future featuring a 30-home, LEED Silver Certified Level, “green” community right here in Fort Lauderdale. Read more...
Media Contact Information:
Christi Rice, Community Relations Manager
christi@habitatbroward.org,
(954) 396-3030, Ext. 215
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