"Monroe County adopted its strategic plan for the next five years with an emphasis on providing more housing that is affordable for the workforce that sustains the island chain’s tourism-based economy." ... See more

A five-year strategic plan adopted by the Monroe County commission lists affordable housing for Keys workers as a top challenge moving forward. That represents a change in priorities in the wake of Hurricane Irma. ... See more

From Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys:

It's time to register for the 13th Annual Mother's Day Dolphin Tournament!!! Come 'Fish for a Cause' May 10-11th. To register, visit http://www.habitatmiddlekeys.org/dolphin-tournament.php ... See more

We're counting down the days, looking forward to working with. EverWalk and Diana Nyad! #habitatforhumanity #everwalknation #volunteersrock

In just a little over a week we will all be walking together in beautiful Key West! The Florida Keys & Key West Voice’s posted an article about our upcoming walk! Read the full article here:
https://bit.ly/2HxEsZW ... See more

Our Alternative Spring Break volunteers from Niagra Community College and Habitat staff enjoyed the lunch donated by Pizza Hut If you'd like to sponsor lunch for a volunteer group, contact Susan at 305-294-9006 x 3.
#habitatforhumanity #keywest #floridakeys #alternativespringbreak #volunteersrock #pizzahut #community ... See more

Our Alternative Spring Break volunteers from Niagra Community College and Habitat staff enjoyed the lunch donated by Pizza Hut If you'd like to sponsor lunch for a volunteer group, contact Susan at 305-294-9006 x 3.
#habitatforhumanity #keywest #floridakeys #alternativespringbreak #volunteersrock #pizzahut #community ... See more

We recently asked local artists to create art using small birdhouses, which we auctioned off at our Silver Celebration. They were a big hit and we are grateful to all who donated their time and talent. We have one additional birdhouse to auction, and we are accepting bids! This was created by Kathy LeTarte. There is currently a bid for $100, and we ask that bids be increased in increments of $5.The winning bid will be announced at noon on Thursday, March 21st. You can send us a PM or post your bid in the comments below! #habitatforhumanity #everyoneneedsaplacetocallhome #art ... See more

Thank you to our friends at Pizza Hut for donating lunches to visiting volunteer groups that are working with us during their alternative Spring Break! #alternativespringbreak #pizzahut #communitypartners #volunteers #nomnomnom ... See more

"Although 27 households in FEMA trailers is a low number, it does not begin to touch how many are still living in privately owned temporary trailers next to the destroyed or severely damaged property they own, or in some cases, renting a temporary trailer due to the lack of affordable housing, intensified by the some 4,000 homes destroyed or severely damaged by Hurricane Irma in the Keys." ... See more

On Sunday, March 10, Katrina Spelker of Marathon will cut her boat delivery short in order to meet FEMA officials at her agency-provided trailer to turn over the Keys. “I’ve been living in the trailer since Jan. 6, 2018 up until last week, when I left the Keys to go purchase a sailboat,” she s... ... See more

Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys is honored to be included as a 2019 Partner In Paradise!

“These recipients exemplify what individuals, businesses, and nonprofits are doing every day to change the future of our Keys community,” says Ron Burd, Chair of the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. “Partners in Paradise celebrates local giving, community service, and the tremendous and generous work being done throughout the entire Keys.”

More information on the recipients and the event is available at cffk.org. ... See more

Community Foundation of the Florida Keys to Honor Inspirational Partners in Paradise The Community Foundation of the Florida Keys (CFFK) will celebrate community service and ... ... See more