Community Foundation’s Grant Helps Expand Habitat’s Impact
If you’ve been following Habitat these past few months, you’ve probably already seen Fletcher out on a job site or in our social posts. He joined our team earlier this year, and we’re thrilled to share that his position was made possible thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation of the Florida Keys. Fletcher’s story is a reminder that when our community invests in people, amazing things can happen.
Christopher Flesher “Fletcher”, standing with Suntree Youth Ministry volunteer group discussing the day’s agenda and how they will be assisting with the project.
Habitat for Humanity of Key West and the Lower Keys (HFHKW) continues to build strength, stability, and self-reliance for local families, thanks in part to recent grant support through Community Foundation of the Florida Keys that has allowed the organization to expand its local community impact. Among the grant’s successes is the creation of a new staff position that has brought additional energy and hands-on dedication to Habitat’s mission.
That position is filled by Christopher Flesher “Fletcher”, a longtime community member who transformed his personal desire to give back into a meaningful role within Habitat.
“I reached a point in my life where I wanted to help others,” Fletcher shared. “I started volunteering, and through that experience, Habitat reached out and offered me a position.”
Fletcher’s work touches nearly every corner of Habitat’s operations from supporting new home construction and maintaining existing properties to helping with landscaping and project upkeep. But his favorite part of the job is the people.
“My favorite part is working with volunteers. It absolutely inspires me to continue doing this work. It reinforces that humanity is still very much alive,” Fletcher said. “Professionals, young people, families earning sweat equity, everyone helps each other. That’s what makes Habitat work.”
For Fletcher, the experience is personal. “I didn’t realize the impact Habitat had until I became part of it. I’m invested in these families. I know their stories, I know their children and I’m proud of the work we do together.”
This grant-funded role underscores Habitat’s belief that affordable housing is not just about building homes, but about building community. As the organization continues to provide safe, decent, affordable housing to working families across the Lower Keys, stories like Fletcher’s showcase the human impact behind the mission.