Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville (HabiJax) received the prestigious Bill Soforenko Affordable Housing Award at its annual Installation of officers and board members event on Jan. 18, 2019. Presented by the Northeast Florida Builders Association (NEFBA), the award is named after former NEFBA president Bill Soforenko (1972-1973), a local champion for affordable housing. The organization bestows this honor on persons or organizations who demonstrate a passion for sustained affordable housing efforts in Northeast Florida.
“We are honored to be the recipient of the Bill Soforenko Affordable Housing Award,” Mary Kay O’Rourke, president and CEO of HabiJax, said. “It is exciting to be recognized for our commitment to providing and enhancing affordable homeownership opportunities in our community for the last 30 years.”
HabiJax has become the largest non-profit affordable homeownership provider in Duval County. It is considered to be one of the most successful Habitat for Humanity affiliates in the United States, having provided homeownership opportunities and other housing services to more than 2,300 families. In addition, HabiJax is an advocate for affordable housing and fair housing policies and provides workshops and other trainings to help families improve their housing conditions. For more information, to donate or to volunteer, visit www.habijax.org or follow us on Facebook at @HabiJaxfans.
