Fort Lauderdale's Community Comes Together to Build Homes for Those in Need
For the seventh time, local business leaders have joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Broward to build new homes for deserving homeowners. The CEO Build event at BBI Village brought together over 400 major CEOs and employees from leading companies, including JM Family Enterprises, Sunbeam Television, and others.
Single father Mario Josselin, who works two jobs before becoming a registered nurse in October, is among the lucky recipients of a newly built home. His two teenagers, Omari and Omani, will now have a stable place to call their own, free from the constant worry of being evicted or forced to move due to rising rent costs.
"Housing is a national problem, and it's certainly a huge problem here in Broward County," said Robert Taylor, co-chair of BBI. "By chipping away at this problem, we're making a real difference in our community."
The event highlights the need for creative solutions to address the county's severe housing shortage. According to Nancy Robbin, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Broward, the inventory shortage has resulted in one of the most expensive housing costs in the country.
"When everyone gets a safe and decent place to live, it's a matter of basic human dignity," said Craig Stevens, 7News anchor who attended the event. "This is what community leadership looks like."
The CEO Build event serves as a testament to the power of collaboration between the private sector, social sectors, and public organizations. It demonstrates that even small actions can make a significant impact on addressing pressing issues in communities.
"Habitat for Humanity plays a vital role in addressing Broward's housing crisis," said Brent Burns, co-president and general manager of JM Family Enterprises. "By providing affordable housing options, we're giving families like Mario's the opportunity to build a better future."
The event is just one example of the many initiatives underway to address Fort Lauderdale's housing shortage. By working together, community leaders can create meaningful change and ensure that everyone has access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.
As Paul Magnes, co-president and general manager of Sunbeam Television, noted, "It's never been more difficult to buy a home in Broward these days. To help families like Mario's get into a place close to their jobs is really important."
For the seventh time, local business leaders have joined forces with Habitat for Humanity of Broward to build new homes for deserving homeowners. The CEO Build event at BBI Village brought together over 400 major CEOs and employees from leading companies, including JM Family Enterprises, Sunbeam Television, and others.
Single father Mario Josselin, who works two jobs before becoming a registered nurse in October, is among the lucky recipients of a newly built home. His two teenagers, Omari and Omani, will now have a stable place to call their own, free from the constant worry of being evicted or forced to move due to rising rent costs.
"Housing is a national problem, and it's certainly a huge problem here in Broward County," said Robert Taylor, co-chair of BBI. "By chipping away at this problem, we're making a real difference in our community."
The event highlights the need for creative solutions to address the county's severe housing shortage. According to Nancy Robbin, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Broward, the inventory shortage has resulted in one of the most expensive housing costs in the country.
"When everyone gets a safe and decent place to live, it's a matter of basic human dignity," said Craig Stevens, 7News anchor who attended the event. "This is what community leadership looks like."
The CEO Build event serves as a testament to the power of collaboration between the private sector, social sectors, and public organizations. It demonstrates that even small actions can make a significant impact on addressing pressing issues in communities.
"Habitat for Humanity plays a vital role in addressing Broward's housing crisis," said Brent Burns, co-president and general manager of JM Family Enterprises. "By providing affordable housing options, we're giving families like Mario's the opportunity to build a better future."
The event is just one example of the many initiatives underway to address Fort Lauderdale's housing shortage. By working together, community leaders can create meaningful change and ensure that everyone has access to safe, decent, and affordable housing.
As Paul Magnes, co-president and general manager of Sunbeam Television, noted, "It's never been more difficult to buy a home in Broward these days. To help families like Mario's get into a place close to their jobs is really important."
this is amazing! I'm so inspired by ppl like Mario and his fam who r struggling but still hold on to hope 
they deserve 2 live in a home with stability n love. it's not just about buildin homes, it's about changin lives 
the fact that CEOs are takin initiative 2 help is amazing 
we need more ppl like them! 
. It's sick how these major CEOs and companies are coming together to make a difference. I mean, we all know the housing market in Broward can be crazy expensive, so it's about time someone steps up to help out those who need it most. Single dad Mario's story is just heartbreaking – I'm sure it's not easy working two jobs while trying to get his kids settled into a safe place.
I'm so hyped to see all these big shots coming together to build homes for people who need it most! It's about time we address this housing crisis in Broward County, right? 
It's not okay, fam. I'm glad Mario and his kiddos are gonna get that stable place they deserve. It's all about community leadership and making a difference, y'all! 
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. These events are a great start, but we need to keep pushing for creative solutions and community support.
. we gotta keep pushin 4 solutions that work 4 everyone 
I mean, isn't it weird that we're still building homes for people who need them? Like, can't we just create more jobs so people don't have to work two jobs to make ends meet? 
And what's up with the inventory shortage being a thing in Broward County? Can't they just build more houses or something? 
The whole "housing is a national problem" vibe feels like we're just band-aiding it instead of really tackling the root cause. 
Still, I guess it's cool that all these CEOs came together to help out, even if it does feel like a bunch of rich folks trying to boost their PR 
. I think it's great that the CEOs are using their platforms to raise awareness about the housing shortage and how they're addressing it 
. We really do need more initiatives like this to tackle this pressing issue in our communities 
. It's heartwarming to see people coming together for a good cause 
w2 jobs 4 a single dad? talk about stress 
. They're getting good PR out of it, but what about the long-term impact? Are we really making a difference or are we just patching up the problem with a Band-Aid? And what about the environmental impact of all these new homes being built? It's like, we need to think about the future and not just focus on solving the symptoms.
The way Fort Lauderdale's community came together to build homes for those in need is really inspiring! It just goes to show that when people from different backgrounds and industries work together, amazing things can happen 