On Friday, November 8, 2024, Porch Group Media joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County Florida to build two homes for veterans in need.
November is Veterans Initiative Month at Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County. Porch Group Media sponsored this initiative to support Habitat’s mission of building and repairing homes for those who’ve served to help make a lasting impact on the lives of local heroes.
About Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity, founded by Millard and Linda Fuller in 1976, has been a global leader in providing affordable housing for over 40 years. The idea for Habitat for Humanity was born at Koinonia Farm in Georgia.
Millard and Linda Fuller, along with Clarence Jordan, developed the concept of “partnership housing.” This concept involved building affordable homes with the help of volunteers and selling them to low-income families with no-interest mortgages. The mortgage payments were then returned to a fund that supported future home building projects.
Habitat for Humanity has grown from a small idea into a global organization dedicated to providing affordable housing. By partnering with volunteers and homeowners, Habitat builds and renovates homes, advocates for fair housing policies, and empowers families to achieve strength, stability, and self-reliance through safe and decent shelter. In Hillsborough County, Florida, Habitat for Humanity has built and renovated over 200 homes, making a significant impact on the local community.
Michelle Taves, Group GM of Data and Marketing at Porch Group Media, shared, “Porch is all about everything for the home. This mission aligns perfectly with Habitat for Humanity’s vision of bringing people together to build homes, communities, and hope.”
A Day of Connecting and Building
Our team of dedicated volunteers rolled up their sleeves and pitched in to help build two homes, contributing to a brighter future for our local veterans.
The volunteer day was filled with a mix of physical labor and camaraderie. Our team members went to work and cut hundreds of pieces of wood, framed ten windows, framed four doors, and completed all the framing for the cabinets.
Kym Vance, Head of Business Development, emphasized, “Giving back to the community is a core value at Porch. It’s inspiring to see our team make a real difference in people’s lives.”
Larisa Bedgood, Head of Marketing, shared, “Seeing our team come together to build homes for our veterans is truly heartwarming. It’s moments like these that make Porch a special place to work.”
A Commitment to Community
At Porch Group Media, we believe in giving back to the communities we serve. Volunteering with Habitat for Humanity aligns perfectly with our company values and our desire to create a positive impact.
Taves added, “It was a rewarding experience, not just because we helped our veterans, but because of what we gained in return. We left with a renewed sense of purpose, a stronger bond as a team, and the knowledge that we played a role in creating homes for families in need. We are proud to have contributed to this worthwhile cause and look forward to future opportunities to give back.”
