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Habitat for Humanity, Baptist South Florida celebrate 100 homes built in Miami-Dade County with new homeowners, volunteers
By Jayme Berezdivin at WSVN 7 News
· June 17, 2026
· 3 min read
Habitat for Humanity, together with its special partner, is celebrating a major milestone after constructing 100 homes in Miami -Dade County. The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade. They are building stability, opportunity
Key takeaway The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade.
Why this matters in The Miami
The milestone of 100 homes built in Miami-Dade County by Habitat for Humanity and Baptist Health South Florida has significant implications for the local community, particularly in addressing the pressing issue of affordable housing. Many working families in South Florida struggle to find affordable homes, and this program offers a vital solution with its no-down-payment and zero-percent-interest mortgages. The impact of this partnership is felt in neighborhoods like Southwest Miami-Dade, where these new homes provide stability and opportunity for families. As the area continues to face challenges like sea-level rise and flooding, initiatives like this one become even more crucial in ensuring that residents have access to safe and secure housing. With Baptist Health South Florida's long-standing commitment to the community, including its substantial financial contribution and volunteer efforts, this collaboration sets a powerful example for other organizations to follow in supporting affordable housing initiatives in Miami-Dade County.
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Category: arts ·
Published: June 17, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 3 min
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What is this story about? Habitat for Humanity, together with its special partner, is celebrating a major milestone after constructing 100 homes in Miami-Dade County. The organization and Baptist Health South Florida helped families build more than just houses in Southwest Miami-Dade. They are building stability, opportunity
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