Escambia County Habitat for Humanity Seeks Volunteers as Two Holiday Homes Rise in Brewton

BREWTON, Ala. — Two new homes in Brewton are on track to close just before Christmas, and Escambia County Habitat for Humanity is asking the community to help finish the job. The organization needs construction volunteers at both building sites from Nov. 15 through Nov. 21, and it is selling tickets for a Holiday Giveaway that will help pay for the work.

The push follows a busy Saturday at Dogwood Hills Park, where children and families turned out for the group’s annual Fall Festival fundraiser.

How to Help Escambia County Habitat for Humanity This Month

There are several ways residents can get involved over the next few weeks:

• Volunteer on a build: Construction help is needed at both home sites from Nov. 15 to Nov. 21.
• Buy a giveaway ticket: Holiday Giveaway tickets cost $5 each and are available through Nov. 13 at the Habitat ReStore on Douglas Avenue.
• Attend the drawing: The winning tickets will be drawn at 7 p.m. on Nov. 19 during the Holiday Kickoff event.

Money raised through the Fall Festival and the Holiday Giveaway will support the organization’s current Home for the Holidays project.

Two New Homes on Conley Avenue and North Gordon

The Home for the Holidays project centers on two houses: one on Conley Avenue and one on North Gordon. The organization plans to complete both homes before the end of the year, with closings scheduled for Dec. 21. Organizers said they are also making big plans for the coming year.

Habitat for Humanity affiliates across the country work with families who need a safe, stable place to live, building or renovating homes with the help of volunteers and donors. Future homeowners typically put in their own hours of sweat equity alongside volunteers and purchase their homes with an affordable mortgage. More information about that model is available from Habitat for Humanity International.

Holiday Giveaway Prizes

Ticket holders in the Holiday Giveaway have a chance to win items from a group of local businesses, including:

• Junevelli Winery
• Weaver’s
• Herrington’s
• Burnham Pizza
• David’s Catfish House
• Lewis Pest Control

Tickets can be picked up at the ReStore on Douglas Avenue until Nov. 13. Habitat ReStores generally sell donated furniture, appliances, home goods and building materials at reduced prices, with proceeds supporting the affiliate’s housing work.

A Strong Turnout at the Fall Festival

Saturday’s festival at Dogwood Hills Park offered games, prizes and activities for children of all ages. Organizers said a great deal of work went into planning the event and that community support was outstanding both in the weeks leading up to it and on festival day. They reported a great turnout and expressed thanks to the event’s sponsors.

Fall Festival sponsors

Businesses that sponsored the festival included Provalus, Wright Shed, Peach Chevrolet, United Bank, Pepsi, Dr. LoDuca Pediatrics, Otts-Moore Law Firm, Brewton Medical Center, Brewton Insurance, Pig Daddy’s BBQ and Horton’s Insurance.

Key Dates to Remember

• Through Nov. 13: Holiday Giveaway tickets on sale for $5 at the Habitat ReStore on Douglas Avenue.
• Nov. 15-21: Volunteer construction days at the Conley Avenue and North Gordon home sites.
• Nov. 19, 7 p.m.: Holiday Giveaway drawing at the Holiday Kickoff event.
• Dec. 21: Scheduled closing date for both new homes.

Residents interested in volunteering can reach out to Escambia County Habitat for Humanity or stop by the ReStore on Douglas Avenue for details. For more community news, visit our Brewton news page and our community section.