May 20, 2024
Meet Bernatta, a resilient single mother with two daughters, Nakiya, aged 17, and Timeia, aged 14. Bernatta’s journey began in a Habitat home in Manatee County, purchased by her parents in 1986, where she was raised alongside her siblings. From a young age, she...
May 20, 2024
Sarah, a resilient and determined Manatee County native, is a mother of two daughters, and grandmother to six grandchildren. Over the years she has devoted herself to raising her children and grandchildren without ever having the opportunity to own a home. Before...
May 7, 2024
Pierre Dagenais joins our team as our Construction Site Supervisor, boasting over a decade of service at the Sarasota Habitat affiliate and more than 15 years in home construction. Pierre is not only deeply familiar with the Habitat mission and model but also...
May 7, 2024
April was all about teaming up and giving back, and wow, did our corporate partners come through during National Volunteer Month! Thank you to all of the organizations that joined us at Poling Gardens to make tangible contributions to our community. April, designated...
Apr 1, 2024
This April, Manatee Habitat is joining our nation in celebrating Fair Housing Month! Throughout US history, there are moments that stand as beacons of progress and reminders of the ongoing journey toward equality. One such milestone is the Fair Housing Act (FHA) of...