I am thrilled to reflect on the remarkable progress we made in August. In the past month, we celebrated four home closings, a significant achievement that underscores our commitment to providing safe and affordable housing. Each closing represents a family taking another step towards stability and independence.

Adding to these joyous celebrations, we approved 11 new homeowners-in-process (HIP's) embarking on their exciting journeys to becoming St. Lucie Habitat homeowners; a testament to our mission's ongoing success. 

Our 6th annual 'Battle of the Bags' Cornhole Tournament was a resounding success and so much fun! The event not only fostered a sense of community but also reinforced our shared commitment to improving lives. As we look forward to the coming months, I am filled with gratitude for your continued support and participation in our cause.

As the new school year has come to a start, our community faces a serious shortage of affordable housing for working families in St. Lucie County. What determines affordability? According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, housing is generally considered affordable when a household spends no more than 30% of its monthly income on housing costs. According to the most recent United Way ALICE report (Asset Limited, Income constrained, Employed) – 34% of St. Lucie County families are ALICE households. These households earn more than the Federal Poverty Level but less than the basic cost of living in the county. This contributes to the growing need for building affordable, accessible housing in our community.

Thank you for your continued support and dedication to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity. Together, we are making a difference with every home we build. 

In the Spotlight!

St. Lucie Habitat Presents 'Community Spotlight'

In this month's St. Lucie County community spotlight, we are recognizing Jason Yarborough, who has made a remarkable impact through his journey with us over the past year. Inspired by the incredible work of Habitat organizations, Jason, the CEO of Baron Real Estate, played a pivotal role in connecting Baron with St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity. He finds great joy in networking within the community and maximizing opportunities derived from strong and meaningful relationships. 

Jason's dedication to Baron Real Estate and involvement with St. Lucie Habitat have allowed him to influence our community positively. Since its establishment in August 2020, Baron Real Estate has been committed to being a community-centric brokerage. They focus on promoting awareness of local issues while providing support to local non-profit organizations. 

Jason has actively participated in various fundraising events for St. Lucie Habitat, working alongside their team and creating a synergy that has produced remarkable results. Baron Real Estate has hosted and sponsored multiple events, with all proceeds benefiting St. Lucie Habitat.

Thank you, Jason Yarborough, for your dedication, community involvement, and contributions to St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity.

Home Closing!

Four more home closings in the books!

We're thrilled to announce the newest homeowners in the St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity family!

Join us in congratulating Veronica Espriella, Amanda Hanner, Tameka Zackery, and Tessa & Buddy Hagan on their incredible achievement of homeownership! We're inspired by their dedication, hard work, and commitment to building a better future for themselves and their families.

Together, we're making dreams come true and creating lasting change in our community.

Newest HIPS for St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity!

Congratulations to the newest HIPS (Homeowners in Process) of St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity! 

Your journey toward homeownership has only begun, and we are thrilled to celebrate this milestone with you. Through your hard work, dedication, and partnership with St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity, you have taken a significant step towards a brighter future for yourselves and your families. 

We commend you for your perseverance and wish you all the best as you embark on this exciting new chapter of your life.

6th Annual 'Battle of the Bags' Cornhole Tournament

Recap of our 6th Annual 'Battle of the Bags' Cornhole Tournament!

Thank you to everyone who joined us at the 6th annual 'Battle of the Bags' Cornhole tournament! 

Our event was a resounding success, and it wouldn't have been possible without the incredible support of our dedicated volunteers, generous sponsors, and enthusiastic participants! Congratulations to team 'Young Guns' on winning 1st place overall.

A special thank you to Baron Real Estate, Bonner Mobile Bar, Texas Roadhouse, Chick-Fil-A in Saint Lucie West, Brianna Cooper Heavenly Smiles Foundation, Brian Mast, Testa Rossa Authentic Neapolitan Pizza, Seacoast Bank, ION Orthodontics, DDS4Vets, Loan Depot-Rick Meltzer, Bayan Creek Golf Club, Chris and Angel Robertson, St. Lucie Mets, St. Lucie County Fairgrounds, Mr. Jim Hatfield, and Meg Weinberger State House District 94. 

The day was filled with friendly competition, delicious food, and exciting raffles. More importantly, it was a celebration of our community coming together to spread awareness about our mission: to unite local people in building homes, communities, and hope.

To view our photo gallery, click here or on the picture above. We look forward to seeing everyone at our next one!

Sunshine Laundry Cleaners!

Community Washer Program!

We are excited to share that Sunshine Laundry Centers / 2504 South US 1, Fort Pierce - and ALL their locations - has chosen St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity as their quarterly Community Washer Program recipient! If you need laundry throughout the Treasure Coast, find a Sunshine Laundry Center and use the community washer machine!

When you use the community washer and dryer from now through September, 25% of all proceeds will help support our mission, which is to bring people together to build homes, communities, and hope.

New ReStore Pickup Service!

Need furniture pickup? Look no further!

St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity ReStore is thrilled to announce that we will haul away your unwanted bulk items at an unbeatable price in addition to our free donation pick-up service. Bulk item removal and clean-out services are now available at rates well below the competition.

Don't worry about the heavy lifting – our team is here to help! Simply call 772-249-0792 to schedule your free donation pickup or haul away service or get more information about rates.

Let us make your donation process effortless while supporting a great cause!

We recently launched our new Instagram for our Port St. Lucie and Fort Pierce ReStore! Check it out by clicking here or on the picture above. Make sure to follow our page to stay updated with new items, deals, and hours for our ReStores!

Donate today to help build a safe,

decent home for a family partner!

A St. Lucie Habitat Family Update