Good News - September 2019

Habitat for Humanity of Broward held a groundbreaking ceremony to commemorate six newhomes for deserving families in Historic Miramar last month. “This groundbreaking marks the beginning of a new future for these families in need of affordable homes,” said Nancy Robin, CEO and Execu- tive Director of Habitat for Hu- manity of Broward. Dignitaries at the event in- cluded Miramar Vice Mayor Alexandra P. Davis, Commis- sioner Winston F. Barnes, Com- missioner Maxwell B. Chambers and Commissioner Yvette Colbourne. Miramar is redeveloping the area near U.S 441 and County Line Road to promote commercial growth and to ex- pand affordable housing oppor- tunities for Broward’s workforce. The lots were given to Habitat Broward by the City of Miramar. They are ideally suited for the construction of six new, at- tached homes. In addition, the City of Mira- mar is a home sponsor and build partner. Site infrastructure, including water, sewer, electrical service and roads, is already in place. It provides tremendous cost sav- ings to Habitat Broward and re- duces the timeline for completion of the homes. Family Home Sponsors in- clude Burdette Beckmann Inc. and the Robert Taylor Family, WSVN Channel 7 and the City of Miramar. Home Foundation Sponsors are Publix Super Mar- kets Charities and TIAABank. A pre-qualification ques- tionnaire for the new Habitat for Humanity of Broward’s home- owner application process for homes in the City of Miramar will be available online at habi- tatbroward.org . OUT AND ABOUT 36 SEPTEMBER 2019 www.goodnewsfl.org Good News • South Florida Edition Habitat for Humanity BreaksGroundinMiramar Shaquanda Willis and Marcia Barry-Smith, Director of Community Outreach and Advocacy for Habitat Broward.