What We Build

What We Build

We build new homes that are durable and healthy, for the lowest possible cost. We focus on energy efficiency and other sustainable building techniques and materials. A video of our Veteran home build is available at https://youtu.be/RpNzE5BQ438 We repair and rehab...
How We Build

How We Build

Future Manatee Habitat homeowners are selected locally, with the criteria centering on their need for decent housing, their ability to repay an affordable mortgage and their willingness to partner with Habitat to build or improve a place they can call home. Those...
Why We Build

Why We Build

Because Millard Fuller’s words still ring true today: “A house is to a family what soil is to a plant. A plant needs to be rooted. A family is like that. If a family is not rooted, it will not flourish. But once a family is well-rooted, all kinds of wonderful...
Old Clunker

Old Clunker

Your old clunker may seem like a rather odd donation but we want you to know it’s a GREAT donation! All you need to do is follow the directions on the video. It’s super easy to have your old clunker picked up, sold and the proceeds donated to Manatee...
Thank you to the Rowlett Family Endowment

Thank you to the Rowlett Family Endowment

Thank you to the Rowlett Family Endowment Fund of the Manatee Community Foundation for your continued financial support of Manatee Habitat. We are thankful for your donation and support! Mr. Rowlett was a home builder in Manatee County and was active in many...