Publix Charities gives $2.5M to housing, shelter programs
LAKELAND, Fla., Dec. 3, 2020 — Today, on National Roof Over Your Head Day, Publix Super Markets Charities (PSMC) is pleased to announce it will be donating $2.5 million to support 113 Habitat for Humanity affiliates and 76 additional organizations providing housing and shelter services across the Southeast.
“A home often represents stability and independence in one’s life. In what has already been a difficult year, there are far too many people in our country struggling with housing insecurity,” said Publix Super Markets Charities Executive Director Kelly Williams-Puccio. “Through this donation, we remain committed to supporting partners like Habitat for Humanity to help build hope in our communities. We are proud to carry on the legacy of George Jenkins, our founder, to do good, together, for those in need.”
Over the last 6 years, PSMC has donated more than $25 million to Habitat for Humanity affiliates and other nonprofit organizations providing housing and shelter services throughout the states where Publix operates. This latest $2.5 million donation reinforces PSMC’s commitment to meeting the basic needs of the communities it serves through transitional support, client service programs and financial support for housing.
“With so many people across our nation without access to decent and affordable housing, we are grateful for the continued support of Publix Super Markets Charities,” said HabiJax President and CEO Monte Walker. “Through PSMC’s generosity, we are able to help families put roofs over their heads and realize their dreams of homeownership.”
PSMC began its support of Habitat for Humanity more than 30 years ago with its first contribution to Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County (Winter Haven, Florida). Learn more about PSMC’s efforts.
George Jenkins, founder of Publix Super Markets and affectionately known as Mr. George, believed in giving. From the day he opened his first Publix, he made sure his associates, customers and community were taken care of. In 1966, Mr. George established the foundation with the vision that it would continue giving long after he was gone. Publix Super Markets Charities remains committed to serving the communities in which Publix operates.
The 113 Habitat for Humanity affiliates that will receive funding include:
Alabama
Auburn Opelika Habitat for Humanity
Gadsden-Etowah Habitat for Humanity
Greater Birmingham Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity — Calhoun County
Habitat for Humanity of Autauga and Chilton Counties
Habitat for Humanity of Baldwin County
Habitat for Humanity of Madison County
Habitat for Humanity of Morgan County
Habitat for Humanity of Tuscaloosa
Habitat for Humanity Southwest Alabama
Troy-Pike Habitat for Humanity
Wiregrass Habitat for Humanity
Florida
Alachua Habitat for Humanity
Arcadia-Desoto County Habitat for Humanity
Beaches Habitat for Humanity
Big Bend Habitat for Humanity
Charlotte County Habitat for Humanity
Clay County Habitat for Humanity
Flagler Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Bay County
Habitat for Humanity of Brevard County
Habitat for Humanity of Broward
Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County
Habitat for Humanity of East & Central Pasco County
Habitat for Humanity of East Polk County
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Miami
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Orlando & Osceola County
Habitat for Humanity of Hernando County
Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County
Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville
Habitat for Humanity of Key West & Lower Florida Keys
Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter
Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties
Habitat for Humanity of Marion County
Habitat for Humanity of Martin County
Habitat for Humanity of the Middle Keys
Habitat for Humanity in Okaloosa County
Habitat for Humanity of Palm Beach County
Habitat for Humanity of Pinellas County
Habitat for Humanity of Seminole County & Greater Apopka
Habitat for Humanity of South Palm Beach County
Habitat for Humanity of St. Augustine/St. Johns County
Habitat for Humanity of the Upper Keys
Habitat for Humanity of Walton County
Habitat for Humanity Sarasota
Habitat for Humanity South Sarasota County
Highlands County Habitat for Humanity
Indian River County Habitat for Humanity
Lakeland Habitat for Humanity
Nassau Habitat for Humanity
Pensacola Habitat for Humanity
Putnam Habitat for Humanity
Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity
St. Lucie Habitat for Humanity
West Orange Habitat for Humanity
West Volusia Habitat for Humanity
Georgia
Athens Area Habitat for Humanity
Augusta, CSRA Habitat for Humanity
Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity
Columbus Area Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity in Atlanta
Habitat for Humanity — Coosa Valley
Habitat for Humanity — DeKalb
Habitat for Humanity of Hall County
Habitat for Humanity — Meriwether
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Georgia
Habitat for Humanity North Central Georgia
Houston County Habitat for Humanity
Jackson County Habitat for Humanity
Macon Area Habitat for Humanity
Newnan-Coweta Habitat for Humanity
Southern Crescent Habitat for Humanity
Thomasville-Thomas County Habitat for Humanity
Valdosta-Lowndes County Habitat for Humanity
West Georgia Habitat for Humanity
North Carolina
Asheville Area Habitat for Humanity
Cape Fear Habitat for Humanity
Greater Matthews Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity of Cabarrus County
Habitat for Humanity of Catawba Valley
Habitat for Humanity of the Charlotte Region
Habitat for Humanity of Forsyth County
Habitat for Humanity of Gaston County
Habitat for Humanity of Lincoln County
Haywood Habitat for Humanity
Henderson County Habitat for Humanity
Union County Habitat for Humanity
Watauga County Habitat for Humanity
South Carolina
Aiken County Habitat for Humanity
Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity
Charleston Habitat for Humanity
Dorchester Habitat for Humanity
East Cooper Habitat for Humanity
Greenwood Area Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity Georgetown County
Habitat for Humanity of Anderson County
Habitat for Humanity of Berkeley County
Habitat for Humanity of Greenville County
Habitat for Humanity of Horry County
Habitat for Humanity of Spartanburg
Habitat for Humanity of York County
Hilton Head Regional Habitat for Humanity
Low Country Habitat for Humanity
Pickens County Habitat for Humanity
Tennessee
Habitat for Humanity of Cleveland
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Chattanooga
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville
Habitat for Humanity Williamson-Maury
Highland Rim Habitat for Humanity
Knoxville Habitat for Humanity
Virginia
Habitat for Humanity Peninsula and Greater Williamsburg
Richmond Metropolitan Habitat for Hu