Akel Homes Sponsors and Participates in the 2025 Women Build Event with Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County
March 24, 2025 2 Minute Read
The women of Akel Homes, a premier South Florida homebuilder, proudly joined forces with Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County on Thursday, March 6, for the 2025 Women Build Event, dedicating the morning to building new and revitalizing existing homes in Lake Worth Beach. The annual Women Build fundraiser, held on March 6th and 7th during Women’s History Month, was a sold-out event and movement empowering women to actively address the affordable housing crisis in their community, focusing on building strength, hope, and opportunity.
As a Home Builder Sponsor for this year’s initiative, Akel Homes helped support the event’s mission, which successfully raised over $600,000 and mobilized hundreds of volunteers to contribute to safe and affordable housing efforts. The funds raised through this initiative will go directly toward Habitat for Humanity Greater Palm Beach County’s efforts to build and renovate homes, providing families in the community with a safe and stable place to live.
The Akel Homes team is honored to sponsor and participate in this impactful event for the fifth year in a row, not only contributing financially but also stepping into the field to experience firsthand the dedication and craftsmanship required in home construction. Over the two-day event, volunteers worked on putting roofs on two new homes, revitalizing three existing homes, and completing a community cleanup to help rejuvenate the neighborhood. The team worked alongside the Habitat for Humanity crew on essential projects such as roofing, painting, and landscaping.
“At Akel Homes, we know that building homes is about more than just bricks and mortar, it’s about creating opportunities for families to thrive,” said Ines Henao, Office Manager for Akel Homes. “Partnering with Habitat for Humanity for the Women Build was an incredibly rewarding experience and reinforced our appreciation for the hard work that goes into making homeownership possible for so many deserving families.”
The event also featured inspiring stories from local mothers partnering with Habitat, as well as remarks from community leaders such as Sarah Malega of the City of Lake Worth Beach, Palm Beach County Commissioner Christina Lambert, and Joan Oliva, Executive Director of the Lake Worth Beach CRA. Their participation underscored the far-reaching impact of Women Build and the importance of affordable housing initiatives in the region.
Through its continued partnership with Habitat for Humanity, Akel Homes remains committed to fostering homeownership opportunities and making a meaningful difference in the lives of local families. The company looks forward to future initiatives that empower communities through affordable housing and neighborhood revitalization efforts.
For more information about Akel Homes and its community involvement, visit www.akelhomes.com/akel-cares
