The annual Women Build fundraiser, held on March 6th and 7th during Women's History Month, was a sold-out event and movement empowering women to actively address the affordable housing crisis in their community, focusing on building strength, hope, and opportunity.
LAKE WORTH, Fla., March 25, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The women of Akel Homes, a premier South Florida homebuilder, proudly joined forces with Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County on Thursday, March 6, for the 2025 Women Build Event, dedicating the morning to building new and revitalizing existing homes in Lake Worth Beach.
As a Home Builder Sponsor for this year's initiative, Akel Homes helped support the event's mission, which successfully raised over $600,000 and mobilized hundreds of volunteers to contribute to safe and affordable housing efforts. The funds raised through this initiative will go directly toward Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County's efforts to build and renovate homes, providing families in the community with a safe and stable place to live.
The Akel Homes team is honored to sponsor and participate in this impactful event for the fifth year in a row, not only contributing financially but also stepping into the field to experience firsthand the dedication and craftsmanship required in home construction. Over the two-day event, volunteers worked on putting roofs on two new homes, revitalizing three existing homes, and completing a community cleanup to help rejuvenate the neighborhood. The team worked alongside the Habitat for Humanity crew on essential projects such as roofing, painting, and landscaping.
"At Akel Homes, we know that building homes is about more than just bricks and mortar, it's about creating opportunities for families to thrive," said Ines Henao, Office Manager for Akel Homes. "Partnering with Habitat for Humanity for the Women Build was an incredibly rewarding experience and reinforced our appreciation for the hard work that goes into making homeownership possible for so many deserving families."
The event also featured inspiring stories from local mothers partnering with Habitat, as well as remarks from community leaders such as Sarah Malega of the City of Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County Commissioner Christina Lambert, and Joan Oliva, Executive Director of the Lake Worth Beach CRA. Their participation underscored the far-reaching impact of Women Build and the importance of affordable housing initiatives in the region.
Through its continued partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Akel Homes remains committed to fostering homeownership opportunities and making a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. The company looks forward to future initiatives that empower communities through affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
For more information about Akel Homes and its community involvement, visit https://akelhomes.com/akel-cares/.
About Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is a 501(c)(3) organization and an affiliate of a global nonprofit, Habitat for Humanity International serving Palm Beach County. Families and individuals in need of a safe, decent, and affordable housing 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.
About Akel Homes
Akel Homes is a boutique semi-custom homebuilder based in South Florida. Akel Homes builds exceptional homes and amenity-rich communities that cater to all lifestyles. Akel Homes utilizes the highest quality building materials, innovative construction methods, and forward-thinking architectural designs to create unparalleled single-family residences, townhomes, and multifamily apartments in resort-style master-planned communities. Since 1986, the principals of Akel Homes have built over 4,000 residences and many of South Florida's most renowned communities. For more information, visit https://akelhomes.com.
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