On Thursday, July 3, the annual Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Takeover Night at Blue Wahoos Stadium will captivate audiences and raise thousands of dollars towards affordable homeownership, with baseball, giveaways and even a postgame fireworks show.
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is continuing its strong partnership with the Pensacola Blue Wahoos by staffing concessions stands, selling 50/50 tickets, participating in on-field activities and games, handing out free giveaways at the gate, cheering on the home team and so much more. In addition to Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s presence at the game, the Blue Wahoos will be wearing celebrating Independence Day with a postgame fireworks show and special jerseys that pay tribute to the original uniform of the United States Navy.
“This amazing night is a perfect combination of America’s pastime, some Fourth of July fun and one of the most exciting fundraisers in our community,” said Ben Boynton, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Communications Manager. “We are honored to continue partnering with the Blue Wahoos for such a special event. With all the exciting things we have planned for the night, we think we’ll really knock it out of the park while raising money for our mission.”
To help raise money, Pensacola Habitat for Humanity is selling special, discounted tickets to the game. 100% of all proceeds from tickets purchased through Pensacola Habitat for Humanity will go right back into funding its mission. The funds raised by the Takeover Night are part of Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build campaign. By partnering with the Blue Wahoos and RS3 Strategic Hospitality, Women Builders raise money towards their fundraising goals all season long in the concessions stands, with the partnership contributing over $135,000 in donations since the start of the 2023 season.
To purchase tickets for the Pensacola Habitat for Humanity Takeover Night, visit pensacolahabitat.org/tickets.
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.
