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Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Palm Beach County

Receives Prestigious Nonprofit Of The Year Award

By Palm Beach Chamber And South Florida Business And Wealth

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County Beach County and Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County
(HFHGPBC) is excited to share that in June, the organization merged, the organization has built more than 421 new homes,
serving Palm Beach County families and individuals revitalized 733 older homes in need of repair, and served more
needing safe and affordable housing was awarded two than 1,150 individuals and families.
prestigious awards. SFBW presented the Nonprofit of the Year to Habitat for
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County was Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County for their dedication
honored as the Nonprofit of the Year by the Palm Beach Chamber to a more equitable society during the awards ceremony in
during the monthly membership breakfast held at The Breakers Fort Lauderdale.
Palm Beach. The organization also received the Nonprofit of “We were honored to receive the Nonprofit of the Year
the Year award from the South Florida Business and Wealth Award by both the Palm Beach Chamber and SFBW,” said
(SFBW) Diversity and Inclusion Awards. Jennifer Thomason, CEO/president of HFHGPBC. “Our goal
The Palm Beach Chamber recognized Habitat for Greater is to impact as many people as possible by providing homes
Palm Beach County’s commitment to the community. Formed for partner families that choose to donate their time and talent
earlier this year when Habitat for Humanity of South Palm to build a home and to change the trajectory of their lives, to
prevent homelessness, to prevent insecurity, and to encourage
higher education.”
About Habitat For Humanity Of Greater Palm Beach
County
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is a
501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of a global nonprofit,
Habitat for Humanity International serving Palm Beach County.
Families and individuals needing safe and affordable housing Left to right: Julia Murphy, chief advancement officer, Habitat
partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County; Kimberly
they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own Sarni, managing director, Lifestyle Media Group|South
homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Florida Business & Wealth; Jennifer C. Thomason,
Through financial support, volunteering, or adding a voice to president and CEO, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm
support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve Beach County; Greg Brown, CFO, Habitat for Humanity
the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better of Greater Palm Beach County; Tara Okler, COO, Habitat
Left to right: Dale Hedrick, CEO and founder, Hedrick Brothers lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County; and Michelle
Construction; Jennifer C. Thomason, president and CEO, To learn more, visit HabitatGreaterPBC.org or email Simon, president of Lifestyle
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County; Ian Kirby, Kristen Bardin, director of advancement, at kristen.bardin@
chief of staff at AFC Gamma. Photo by Capehart Photography habitatgreaterpbc.org. Nonprofit News on page 14

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