Proctor & Gamble Partnership Continues

Community partnerships strengthen families and their ability to succeed, and for the past 10 years, Procter & Gamble has been a faithful partner with Habitat for Humanity. Proctor & Gamble, the parent company of Mr. Clean, Swiffer, Bounty, Charmin and Tide,...

Saying Thanks: Civil Family Visits Emmanuel Lutheran

Having realized the dream of home ownership through the generosity of Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Marie Civil beamed with joy. “My babies are so happy, and that makes me happy,” Marie said. Marie, her husband Alix and their three children visited Emmanuel this past...

Mikey’s Back from College for the Summer

Mikey Plancher stopped by our office this month, while working for the YMCA. He spoke to us about his childhood and how the work of our donors and volunteers made a lasting impact in the lives of his family. I’ve watched my parents consistently work for the past 20...

Paid in Full

Every month Jose and Rosaura Navarrete come to the Habitat Collier office to make their mortgage payment.  In March, the couple proudly walked in and paid their final payment. “It’s our last one!” said Jose. It was 20 years ago that Jose and Rosaura learned about...

Meet the Griff Family

On February 26th, Habitat Collier celebrated its major donors and Legacy Builders at the annual Pacesetter Dinner. One of the night’s highlights was the opportunity to hear keynote speakers Sara and Douglas ‘Lenny” Griff. Sara shared the heartbreaking health...

Efrain Valdez’s Story

Efrain Valdez spent much of his childhood in distress. The constant worry of where his family would move next, who would they be sharing housing with, and if they would be safe weighed on his mind. Although they tried to hide it, the agony his parents felt often set...