Advancing Black Homeownership (ABH)
Our commitment to closing the Black homeownership gap.
Manatee Habitat is dedicated to closing the racial wealth gap through homeownership. While we have a strong history of serving Black families through our affordable homeownership program, we acknowledge the need to deepen our engagement with the African American community. Our goal is to unite the local Black community in building an ABH home, while also broadening our impact by offering financial literacy courses to Black families, empowering them with the knowledge and tools needed to achieve financial stability, whether or not they are entering our homeownership program.
Donate today to make a lasting impact by supporting our Advancing Black Homeownership Build! Your donation will help a Princess and her family achieve their dream of owning a forever home.
Join us for the OurStory Mixer: Celebrating Black Stories & Community in Manatee County
Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026 | Time: 4PM – 6PM
Location: First Community Church of Palmetto (1107 29th St E, Palmetto, FL 34221)
You’re invited to a powerful community gathering featuring a roundtable panel of influential Black voices from across Manatee County.
Guests will enjoy soul food while connecting, learning, and celebrating Black history just one week before Juneteenth.
Kicking off Our 2026 ABH Build
Last year, our ABH Task Force raised an incredible $103,858 toward the construction of one ABH home for Princess and her children, who are scheduled to move into their new home in December 2025. This success reflects the power of community coming together to create generational change.
As we kick off our 2026 ABH Campaign, we are aiming even higher. Our goal is to raise $250,000 to build two homes for Black families in need of a safe, affordable place to call home.
We will be hosting our first ABH Task Force Meeting on Thursday, April 9th, at our administrative office located at 1901 Manatee Ave W, Bradenton, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM! Please RSVP below to join us!
Our Goals
- Increase Black Homeownership
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- Build 15 homes through the ABH Initiative over the next five years for black families in need. (These homeowners will be selected from a pool of already accepted homeowners. We do not select homeowners based on race.)
- Prepare 100 Black families for homeownership through financial literacy courses. These 100 families include prospective homeowners who might buy a home through Habitat and those who may use traditional means.
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- Engage Black Volunteers and Donors:
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- Collaborate with local Black leaders, churches, businesses, and civic groups to support the ABH Initiative.
- Increase the percentage of Black volunteers and donors through targeted outreach and engagement efforts.
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Meet Our 2026 ABH Homeowners, Nakyra and Jasmine!
All proceeds raised through our 2026 ABH Initiative will directly support the construction of homes for Nakyra and Jasmine, helping create strength, stability, and self-reliance through homeownership for them and their families.
Read both of their stories to learn more about our mission, the impact of affordable homeownership, and why your support matters.
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