Habitat Greenville gets $100,000 donation from Publix

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GREENVILLE, S.C. – Publix Super Market Charities continued its long-standing support of Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County Wednesday, this time with a check for $100,000.

The funds will support Habitat Greenville Women’s Build, an annual event that has garnered more than 150 volunteers since starting in 2006. Most of the women working on these homes have come from female-led families and companies. Thisprogram helps empower women by learning construction skills and helping a woman-led family attain home ownership.

The grant presentation was given at the site of the 2023 Women’s Build in the Nicholtown Community of Greenville.

“We are grateful to Publix Super Market Charities for their continued support of our affordable housing efforts and commitment to the Greenville community,” said Monroe Free, President and CEO of Habitat Greenville . “Their generous grant towards Habitat Greenville’s Women’s Build in the Nicholtownneighborhood is making this home a reality. Together we continue to transform lives.”

About Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County:

Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County opened its doors in 1985 to bring families, community partners, and volunteers together to construct affordable, energy-efficient homes that help families build strength, stability, and self-reliance. As of May 2023, Habitat Greenville has completed the construction of 405 homes. Habitat Greenville received the 2017 Builder of the Year award from EarthCraft, and in recognition of financial health, accountability, and transparency, maintain a 4-Star Charity status by Charity Navigator. Habitat Greenville ReStores are located at 3033 Wade Hampton Boulevard, and 1818 Woodruff Road. Call 864-312-5016 for free donation pickups.

Learn more at www.habitatgreenville.org.