FORT MYERS, Fla. - s4story -- Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties will host its 2026 Women Build Kickoff Party on March 2 at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers, marking the start of its 16th season dedicated to empowering women through homeownership.

Each year, Women Build brings together women and men to support safe, decent homes for female-led families in Lee and Hendry counties. This annual campaign raises funds for local home-building efforts to help women and their families, partnering with Habitat for affordable homeownership. Habitat's fundraising goal is $500,000 for the 2026 Women Build season.

Since 2011, Women Build in Lee and Hendry counties has partnered with 31 female-headed families to build strength and stability for their children through local fundraising and volunteer efforts. Last year, nearly 80% of Habitat's future homeowners were female-led households.

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Sponsorship opportunities for the 16th annual Women Build season are available, with sponsor levels starting at $5,000. Sponsorship benefits include engagement opportunities with the Women Build program and recognition through public relations, digital marketing and social media. To learn more, contact VP of Resource & Development Cece Willis at CeceW@Habitat4Humanity.org or 239-652-1691.

Tickets for the Kickoff Party will be available for purchase as the event approaches, which begins at 6 p.m. on Monday, March 2 at The Forest Country Club in Fort Myers.

For more information about Women Build or how to get involved, visit Habitat4Humanity.org/WomenBuild (https://www.habitat4humanity.org/womenbuild/).

About Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties

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Habitat for Humanity is a faith-based, private nonprofit organization that is one of the leading affordable housing builders and developers in Lee and Hendry counties. Habitat for Humanity partners with families to realize their housing and financial goals through HUD-approved housing counseling services. The organization offers pathways to affordable homeownership, serves as a mortgage lender and restores homes to safe and whole conditions through repair services. Since 1982, Habitat has built more than 1,900 homes, repaired over 390 homes and counseled more than 3,000 families to achieve their housing and financial goals. Everyone who engages with Habitat's mission is working to address the critical need for affordable housing in Lee and Hendry counties. For more information, visit Habitat4Humanity.org (http://www.habitat4humanity.org/).