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December 2024
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Hannah’s Home Expansion Hits High Gear

Hannah’s Home of South Florida took a major step forward
in its expansion plans to serve more at-risk pregnant women
and their babies. Undergrounding of utilities on County Line
Road began this week for the entire expanded complex.
The home is growing its campus in Tequesta from its
current size that serves eight residents to 21 resident mothers
and their babies. The campus includes an existing eight-room
dormitory, childcare center, and a chapel, and is growing to
include a new eight-room dormitory and four duplexes.
“I’m thrilled to see substantial progress on the expansion,”
said Karen Hilo, chief executive officer of Hannah’s Home.
“The need in our community for transformative care is only
growing, and the added housing enables us to extend our
program to more women in need of safety, security, support,
and resources.” Board President Jon Olson, Nick Mastroianni II, Founder Michale Hale, Pastor Paul Beresford, CEO Karen Hilo,
Leading the expansion is a committee chaired by former Carol Beresford, Mayor Abby Brennan, Michael Hale, CEO Mayor Abby Brennan, Founder Carol Beresford, Nick
Tequesta mayor Abby Brennan. Progress on the current phase Karen Hilo, Pastor Paul Beresford Mastroianni II, Board President Jon Olson
of construction is owed largely to lead financial supporter
Nick Mastroianni II, founder of the Mastroianni Family
Foundation and a long-time Hannah’s Home supporter.
Hedrick Brothers Construction has also played a critical role,
serving as the organization’s general contractor.
As construction work progresses, residents grow eager
to see their future homes become a reality.
“The road to rebuild your life can be a longer journey than
you might expect,” said Caylee Hall, current Hannah’s Home
resident. “I’m just starting college and pursuing a career. The
cottages will offer so much to help smooth the transition to
independence.”
Hannah’s Home is a two-year residential and educational
program that serves pregnant women ages 18 to 30 who have
been struggling with food insecurity, a lack of transportation,
homelessness, unhealthy relationships, and educational
disruption. The organization takes hundreds of calls annually
from women of all ages in search of housing, wraparound
services, and a hopeful future.
More information is available at www.hannahshomesf.org.

Founder Carol Beresford Mayor Abby Brennan

Board President Jon Olson, Nick Mastroianni II, CEO
Karen Hilo

County line utility work