On Friday, December 9th the South Florida PGA Foundation dedicated their first home to Habitat for Humanity in Ft. Myers. SFPGA Foundation President, Tom Wildenhaus was present on Friday to hand the keys over to Marcos Maldonado as an early holiday gift for him and his four children.
Over 30 PGA Professionals gathered at the home in mid October to refurbish it for the Maldonado family. From Saturday through Wednesday they volunteered their time to prepare this home.
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About the Program:
Who is Habitat for Humanity?
Habitat for Humanity of Lee County is a Christian based non-profit organization devoted to working in partnership with low-income families to help them achieve homeownership. Habitat utilizes donations of funds, materials and labor to build affordable homes, and sell them to qualifying families. Homes are sold at no profit and zero-interest rate mortgages to keep payments at or below 30% of a family’s monthly income. Over its 30-year history, Habitat has helped more than 1,000 families in Lee and Hendry counties achieve home ownership.
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SFPGA & Habitat for Humanity Partnership
In early February 2011, the Foundation Board of Directors agreed to donate $50,000 towards Habitat for Humanity of Lee County to sponsor a home in late 2011. For the past seven years the South Florida PGA Foundation has been working on smaller charitable campaigns. Under the direction of a new Foundation Board, the South Florida PGA Foundation has decided to strive for a major campaign with a national partner. Habitat for Humanity of Lee County was chosen as the first Habitat affiliate to partner with the South Florida PGA Foundation. “This is a very exciting relationship we have formed with Habitat, allowing the South Florida PGA Foundation to achieve one of its goals of giving back to each county in our Section. We are happy that the Lee County affiliate is the first affiliate, and we are looking forward to developing a solid relationship,” stated South Florida PGA Foundation President and PGA Professional, Tom Wildenhaus.
Moving forward the Foundation Board will be looking for support in raising funds through South Florida PGA facilities, as well as volunteers to help with the build. If you would like to get involved please contact Meredith at 561-729-0544 or mschuler@pgahq.com.
“South Florida PGA Professionals making a difference in the community.”
