On the evening of Thursday, November 14, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Fourth Annual Gala will dazzle attendees with an incredible night of entertainment, celebration and community action. Taking place at Pensacola’s newest event space, The Sanctuary, attendees will fall in love with the elegant old-world architecture, beautiful stained glass and Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s mission of providing homes, communities and hope in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties.
Themed “There’s No Place Like Home”, this exclusive cocktail-attire celebration will feature exquisite food and drink, unique, one-of-a-kind auction items to bid on, including the opportunity to fund an entire home build with others in the room, riveting local entertainment and an empowering program showing the community how they can join Pensacola Habitat for Humanity at the forefront of the affordable housing movement. VIP tickets are available for those who are interested in an elevated and exclusive experience at the gala, including special drinks, gifts, and more.
“Our Gala has grown to become one of the marquee evenings in our community for people invested in helping hardworking people achieve the American dream of affordable homeownership,” said Sam Young, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s President and CEO. “This year, we’re excited to continue to grow this event by elevating the evening into a truly special night, providing a top-tier program and showcasing the innovative ways we’re working to improve our community.”
The evening’s program will center on the organization’s newest initiative, the Northwest Florida Community Land Trust, which will deliver affordable homes to the community that remain affordable for generations to come. Attendees will learn all about how the land trust model will help serve lower-income individuals and families and how they can support this groundbreaking initiative.
Tickets are $200, and all proceeds go towards Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s efforts to continue offering deserving individuals and families in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties the lifechanging opportunity to own their own homes. Several event partners have already committed to lend their support, with a few sponsorship opportunities remaining.
To purchase tickets or learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit pensacolahabitat.org/gala.
About Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
Founded in 1981, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, non-denominational, Christian ministry whose purpose is to improve communities through sustainable partnerships. Having built and renovated over 1,600 homes, Pensacola Habitat seeks new and innovative ways to positively impact the community through various meaningful projects, including their Home Buyer, HUD Certified Housing Counseling, and Community Development Programs. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity offers unique financing opportunities to qualified applicants to provide affordable home ownership in Escambia and Santa Rosa Counties. For more information, visit pensacolahabitat.org.
About Habitat for Humanity International
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity began in 1976 as a grassroots effort on a community farm in southern Georgia. The Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in more than 1,300 communities throughout the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
About Pensacola Habitat for Humanity ReStore
Our local Habitat for Humanity Restore supports Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s mission of building homes, communities and hope. Revenue earned by selling donated furniture, appliances, building materials, and more is reinvested in our community to provide affordable homeownership options to families in Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Together we are changing lives right here at home. For more information, visit pensacolarestore.com.
About NeighborWorks America
For more than 40 years, Neighborhood Reinvestment Corp., a national, nonpartisan nonprofit known as NeighborWorks America, has strived to make every community a place of opportunity. Our network of excellence includes nearly 250 members in every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. NeighborWorks America offers grant funding, peer exchange, technical assistance, evaluation tools, and access to training as the nation’s leading trainer of housing and community development professionals. NeighborWorks network organizations provide residents in their communities with affordable homes, owned and rented; financial counseling and coaching; community building through resident engagement; and collaboration in the areas of health, employment, and education.
