Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys (HFHUK) joins the global Giving Tuesday movement. The first Tuesday of December every year, nonprofits, small businesses, corporations, schools, and faith-based organizations all over the world celebrate a global day of giving, unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world.
HFHUK has been building affordable housing in Key Largo, Tavernier and Islamorada for over 30 years. The local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International recently undertook their biggest project, the construction of a 16-unit condominium complex on Windley Key. This undertaking, in partnership with Monroe County and the Village of Islamorada, will give 16 families a place to call home by the end of 2020. The completion of the $3.8 million project of 16 two-story townhomes has been somewhat delayed by COVID-19.
The organization is seeking support through Giving Tuesday for this project along with an upcoming $1.2 million project of four homes on Plantation Key.
“We need support now more than ever,” said Lindsay Fast, executive director. “Coronavirus has made it difficult to raise money, since we depend so much on in-person events. Our financial challenges were further exacerbated by the fact that the state had appropriated $1 million for the Windley Key project but had to veto it at the last minute as part of its COVID-19 budget reduction.”
HFHUK recently wrapped up its first fundraising event since the COVID-19 pandemic, a quarantine relief golf tournament which raised over $20,000.
“The event was great, and we appreciate all of the supporters of the event, but we can’t stop there.” said Fast.
HFHUK hopes to raise $5,000 on Giving Tuesday, to go directly to its construction fund. More information is at habitatupperkeys.org.
