The Ivery Family’s Home Dedication in Alachua

Press Release
Written By Alachua Habitat for Humanity

Creating a Legacy of Love: Alachua Habitat’s 185th Home Dedication

Alachua, FL – Alachua Habitat for Humanity is proud to announce the upcoming dedication of a new home for the Ivery Family. This home represents a powerful story of resilience and hope as the Ivery family embarks on a new chapter in their hometown. The dedication will be held on Wednesday, October 30th, at 10:00 AM at 14263 NW 136th Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615.

Shinda Ivery, a mother of three boys, has persevered through economic challenges and uncertainty to build a safe, stable home for her family through the Alachua Habitat Homeownership program. Growing up in Alachua, Shinda is thrilled to return to her roots and provide her children with a secure future. Her journey to homeownership not only fulfills her dream of stability but also creates a lasting legacy for her family in the very community she holds dear.

This build was made possible through the dedication of 118 volunteers, who contributed 977 hours of labor, as well as the generous support of sponsors. Special recognition is given to the City of Alachua for donating the lot and to grant partners including Florida Realtors Homeownership for All, State Farm, TD Charitable Foundation, Walmart Foundation, and the Hall of Framers 2024 Paddle Raise. Together, these partnerships reflect a shared commitment to making affordable housing a reality in our community.

Mayor Gib Coerper and Vice Mayor Ed Potts will speak at the event, honoring the partnership that made this project possible. Light refreshments will be provided following the ceremony, and the keys to the home will officially be handed over to the Ivery family.

Alachua Habitat for Humanity builds homes for families and individuals who demonstrate a need for housing, the ability to pay a modest mortgage, and a willingness to complete 250 hours of sweat equity. Homeowner candidates receive the skills and resources needed to become successful homeowners through required educational workshops throughout the program. New homeowners take on the responsibility of an affordable mortgage payment, ensuring sustainable homeownership.

For more information about this build, please contact Stevie Doyle (352-371-5871). 

Stevie Doyle, Executive Director

Habitat for Humanity
2610 NW 43rd St. Suite 2B, Gainesville, FL 32606
Phone: (352) 371-5871
Email: sdoyle@alachuahabitat.org

Alachua Habitat for Humanity

Founded in 1986, Alachua Habitat for Humanity is the local affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International. We envision a world where everyone has a decent place to live and we work towards that vision by bringing people together to build strength, stability, and independence through shelter. To accomplish these goals, we invite people of all backgrounds, races, and religions to build houses “Habitat Houses“ together in partnership with families in need of affordable housing. Habitat houses are sold to homeowner families financed with mortgages they can afford. For more information visit our About Page.

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