Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk held a dedication for a family in East Patchogue recently as a mother and her children were joined by local officials as they were given the keys to their new home. The home was built by volunteers working with Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk.
“It’s always a great day when a family moves into a new home, and I congratulate Allyson and her family and wish them many years of happiness,” Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine said. “Thanks to Habitat for Humanity of Suffolk for making the dream of home ownership a reality for this family.”
Back in April, MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, committed $436 million in funding to Habitat for Humanity, the nonprofit whose mission is to build homes for the underserved. From that, the Long Island-based chapter of the organization was expected to receive $3.75 million. The money came after the Nassau and Suffolk County chapters of Habitat for Humanity decided to merge.
Founded in 1976, Habitat for Humanity is an international, non-governmental, and nonprofit organization with a mission to build "simple, decent, and affordable" housing, and has addressed the issues of housing all over the world. The organization works in partnership with thousands of Suffolk County volunteers, to build and renovate homes in communities where people can live and grow.