Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity

09/04/2026

🇺🇸 Labor Day Office Closure 🇺🇸

In observance of Labor Day, the Administrative Offices of Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity will be closed on Monday, September 7, 2026.

We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, with our normal business hours.

We hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable Labor Day!!

09/01/2026

Long-term affordability is about more than just the mortgage it’s also about keeping monthly expenses manageable.

That’s why energy efficiency is such an important part of every home we build. The additional energy-efficient upgrades we invest in today can help lower utility bills for years to come throughout the lifetime of the home.

At Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity, every home we build is ENERGY STAR® certified, helping our homeowners enjoy a home that is more efficient, comfortable, and affordable to maintain.

We’re not just building houses, we’re building strength, stability, and long-term affordability for families in our communities. 🏡💚

08/28/2026

Executive Director Kevin Yoder had the opportunity to participate in United Way of Northwest Florida’s Campaign Kickoff and ALICE Simulation.

The ALICE Simulation provided a powerful, eye-opening look into the daily challenges faced by hardworking families who are Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed. It was a meaningful reminder that financial hardship can look very different than we sometimes imagined and that even one unexpected expense can quickly put a family in a difficult position.

Through our work with families in the community at Chipola Habitat for Humanity, we see firsthand how housing stability is connected to so many other aspects of a family’s financial well-being.

Events like this remind us that addressing the needs of our community takes all of us working together. We’re grateful to the United Way of Northwest Florida for bringing awareness to these challenges, creating meaningful conversations, and bringing community leaders together to identify solutions.

When we understand the challenges, we become better neighbors and better partners in building stronger communities
and create greater opportunities for families to thrive. 🏡

08/27/2026

Thank you, Florida Housing Coalition, for a great conference!

Looking forward to taking the valuable takeaways, ideas, and inspiration from this conference and putting them into action in the communities we serve! 🏡

Our Habitat crew had a fantastic time at the Florida Housing Coalition Conference this week! From thought-provoking sessions to great conversations and plenty of networking, we’re heading home feeling inspired, energized, and ready to put what we learned into action.

A big thank you to the Florida Housing Coalition for bringing so many passionate housing leaders together. We’re excited to take the ideas, connections, and inspiration back to our communities and get to work! 💪

08/26/2026

Today was finally Closing Day on our most recent Habitat home! 🏡🔑

Congratulations to the Chaney Family on becoming first-time homeowners! ❤️

You worked so hard to get to this moment, and all of us at Habitat are incredibly proud of you and excited to celebrate this amazing accomplishment.

What a blessing to see another family achieve the dream of homeownership!

Welcome home, Chaney Family!!

08/26/2026

Another great day at the FHC REPAIR Conference!!

We were excited to hear from Linda Clemons, CEO of Sisterpreneur Inc. of Indianapolis, Indiana, a charismatic speaker, corporate trainer, and nonverbal communication expert.

Linda shared valuable insights on how body language can improve performance, communication, and outcomes.

It was a great reminder that how we communicate goes far beyond the words we say.

It’s always great to connect, grow, learn and sharpen our skills, strengthen our teams, and discover new ways to better serve the communities we represent!!

08/24/2026

🏠Executive Director Kevin Yoder is attending the 2026 REPAIR Conference, with housing professionals and other Habitat leaders from across Florida to discuss some of the state’s most important housing priorities!!

The day began with training sessions, followed by the Opening Plenary featuring a welcome from Florida Housing Coalition leadership, an inspiring keynote from Dr. Derreck Kayongo, and recognition of housing leaders who are making a difference in communities throughout Florida.

Yoder, is excited to connect with housing leaders, learn from industry experts, and discover new ways to strengthen communities and expand housing solutions in Jackson & Washington Counties.

A special thank you to the Florida Housing Coalition for organizing this conference and to Florida Housing Finance Corporation for sponsoring the valuable educational sessions.

Together, these conversations help bring housing challenges to the forefront and inspire meaningful solutions.

08/21/2026

The Chaney’s have officially closed on their new home and are officially beginning their next chapter in a beautiful new Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity home! 🏡🔑

This moment represents so much more than a new address. It’s a fresh start, a place to grow, explore, make memories, and truly feel at home.

Here’s to new beginnings, new memories, and turning this house into a home.

08/20/2026

Thank you WJHG-TV for the coverage and partnership!!

A major neighborhood transformation is underway in Jackson County as Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity celebrates a milestone for local affordable housing.

08/20/2026

Thank you WMBB News 13 for your coverage and community partnership!!

Over the last year, Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity has been building and developing the Marianna subdivision.

The third homeowner will join the neighborhood in the coming weeks. The fourth house will soon have drywall and insulation installed.

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