Habitat is the recipient of a $6,250.00 grant from Liberty Saving Bank to support Manatee Habitat’s Affordable Housing Build Program. This grant will help continue supporting Manatee Habitat’s ability to build safe, affordable homes to be purchased by local families with 0% interest loans as well a support the Home Preservation Program which does critical home repairs for families in need who own their own homes..
President/CEO of Manatee County Habitat for Humanity stated “Our long-term partnership with Liberty Savings Bank has allowed us to make a significant impact on addressing affordable housing in Manatee County. Working together, Manatee Habitat and Liberty Savings Bank continue to help families achieve greater financial security and success.”
“We are all delighted to continue Liberty’s tradition of supporting the Manatee County Habitat for Humanity. They do incredible work for our community and we are so grateful to contribute to that positive impact.” – Matt Kluding, President Liberty Savings Bank
Liberty Savings Bank, F.S.B, is a family owned bank based in Dayton, OH, with five locations in Southern Florida. Liberty focuses on offering products and services that deliver value for all their customers. They achieve this by combining excellent “small town” service with advanced technology.
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity will be breaking ground on Poling Gardens, a 16-home community located in the Samoset Neighborhood in 2021. This 3-acre subdivision will consist of 16 single-story homes for first time home buyers who have completed Habitat’s home ownership financial literacy and education courses and will contribute between three and four hundred hours of “sweat equity” prior to purchasing the homes with an interest free loan.
About Manatee County Habitat for Humanity:
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity is a non-profit, ecumenical, volunteer-based organization with the mission to develop resources, educate and mobilize people to work alongside families in need, rehabilitating existing homes and building sustainable, affordable homes, thereby improving the quality of life in Manatee County.
Manatee County Habitat for Humanity is driven by the vision that everyone deserves a safe place to live. People 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, Habitat empowers. To learn more, visit manateehabitat.org.
A division of Manatee County Habitat for Humanity, Manatee Habitat ReStore is a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center that sells new and gently used home furnishings, building materials, and appliances. Profits from the ReStore are used to help Manatee Habitat build more affordable housing in Manatee County. The Manatee Habitat ReStore is located at 5108 15th St E in the City of Bradenton, on State road 70. To donate, just drop off your gently used items at the ReStore or call Manatee Habitat to schedule a free pickup at (941) 355-7082.