On the Scene: Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco celebrates 700th home build (PHOTOS)

Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas and West Pasco Counties celebrated a huge milestone – its 700th home build.

Over 100 businesses, and individuals, came together to sponsor this family’s home. Solar Bear donated and installed solar power onto the home.

Feeding Tampa Bay has been stocking the pantries of all Habitat homeowners. As a special surprise, Matt Spence, COO of Feeding Tampa Bay, announced a year of free food for the Sakers. The Upper Tampa Bay Chamber of Commerce’s program Kids Pedal Pub has been donating brand new bikes for the homeowner’s children. Other partners included Tellor Estates’ landscape sponsors, TEGNA, Congressman Charlie Crist, GFWC North Pinellas Woman’s Club & GFWC St. Petersburg Junior Woman’s Club, Largo Cracker Quilters and the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office.

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