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Read More »Habitat for Humanity unveils new house in Greater Duval neighborhood in Gainesville
In the Greater Duval neighborhood of Gainesville, a new home was built and dedicated to an honorable member of Habitat for Humanity's Homeownership Program.
Read More »Zero Waste Week Aims To Promote A Lifestyle That Produces No Waste
Zero waste is defined for people as living in a way that produces little to no waste.
Read More »Rebuild Bay County Hosts ‘Pray For Bay’ Event Six Months After Hurricane Michael
Seventy organizations that make up Rebuild Bay County put on a 'Pray for Bay' event to remind people in the area that they haven't been forgotten six months after Hurricane Michael. Bay County suffered severe destruction as a result of the Hurricane and still has a long way to go to recover.
Read More »Alachua County Focuses In On Affordable Housing Solution
Alachua County commissioners voted Tuesday to draft plans for assisting affordable housing during a county commission meeting.
Read More »Commissioner Gail Johnson Leads Gainesville In Discussion Of Development Strategies
On Saturday, the Community First Summit will continue at the Springhill Missionary Baptist Church from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Read More »Santa Fe Students Help Build Habitat For Humanity Home
Kendra Washington did her happy dance as her new Habitat for Humanity home was put into place. Santa Fe construction students helped build the house in the spring semester.
Read More »Ocala-based Business Teams Up With Habitat For Humanity To Build Homes For 10 Families In Key West
Habitat for Humanity has teamed up with Resolute Forest Products and Southern Structures, Inc. to build homes for 10 families in Key West.
Read More »All The Ways You Can Make A Difference This MLK Day
Martin Luther King Jr. Day is not just a federal holiday where you take off work. It's also meant to be a national day of service -- a time for action.
Read More »Alachua County Donates 11 Lots To Habitat For Humanity
Alachua County commissioners approved the donation of 11 county-owned lots in the Hammock Oaks subdivision to Habitat for Humanity Tuesday.
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