FORT MYERS, Fla. - s4story -- Residents of Pelican Landing and The Colony have successfully raised over $600,000 for Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, marking one of the communities' most successful campaigns to date in support of the organization's mission.

Since 2002, this gated community has partnered with Habitat through a resident-led committee that organizes an annual fundraising campaign among neighbors, supporting Habitat through donations and volunteer work on construction sites. This year, Habitat staff, volunteers and residents gathered for two home dedications, celebrating the completion of the 32nd and 33rd homes built and funded by the generosity of Pelican Landing and The Colony residents.

"The continued generosity of Pelican Landing and The Colony has a direct and lasting impact on our ability to build affordable homes," said Rachel West, Habitat's director of donor development. "Thanks to their partnership, two local families can now experience the transformative benefits of affordable homeownership."

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Before partnering with Habitat, both Amanda and Karla were burdened by high rent costs and living conditions that affected their families' quality of life and ability to grow. With support from residents of Pelican Landing and The Colony, both Habitat homeowners now have a stable, affordable place to call home.

Habitat for Humanity partners with private, gated communities to further its mission of building homes, communities and hope. For more information or to get involved, contact Habitat's Director of Donor Development at rachelw@habitat4humanity.org or call 239-652-1695.

About Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties

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 1,950 homes, repaired over 400 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 (https://www.habitat4humanity.org/).

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