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Disaster Response: Habitat for Humanity to host supply drive for Southwest Florida
Cleaning and safety supplies to be collected and delivered to South Florida in aftermath of storm
Clearwater, FL – In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties is seeking community support to provide relief to Southwest Florida.
Starting Saturday, October 1st, the Clearwater and New Port Richey ReStores will be accepting cleaning and safety supply donations through Saturday, October 15th to be taken to South Florida. Monetary donations can be made online through the website at https://habitatpwp.org/ian.
Cleaning Supplies:
Contractor-Grade Bags
Garbage Bags
Paper Towels
Brooms
Mops
Shovels
Safety Gear:
Protective Gloves & Eyewear
Flashlights
Batteries
Sunscreen
Bug Spray
First-Aid Kits
Bandages
For more information and to donate, please visit https://habitatpwp.org/ian/.
CLOSURES
Habitat offices will resume normal business hours on Monday, October 3rd. Build Day volunteer opportunities are suspended through Friday, October 7th.
Both ReStore locations will reopen at 10 AM on Saturday, October 1st. Volunteer opportunities are suspended through Friday, October 7th.
Homeowners and Homeowner Candidates with questions regarding mortgages, how to make payments or the homeownership program can call (727) 209-2196.
For the most recent updates, please visit our website at habitatpwp.org.
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County and West Pasco Counties
Since 1985, Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties has served over 900 families and individuals through its new home buyer and neighborhood revitalization programs using locally raised funds. Volunteers and the future homeowners construct the homes, which are sold at no profit and financed with a zero-interest loan. Habitat homeowner candidates earn 30 to 80 percent of area median income. Candidates must demonstrate need for adequate shelter; ability to pay back a zero-interest loan and willingness to partner with Habitat to invest 350 to 450 “sweat equity” hours. Mortgage monies are used to build even more homes, making each donation to Habitat a perpetual legacy to the community. Habitat believes that homeownership contributes to family stability, leading, in turn, to community stability. Additionally, the affiliate raises funds through their ReStores; home improvement outlets where donated household and building items are sold to the public. For more information about Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties, call (727) 536-4755 or visit www.habitatpwp.org.
