We are excited to welcome you to our 2025 Habitat Florida Affiliate Conference! This year’s theme is Building Tomorrow, Together. As a network, we are embracing change, overcoming challenges, and finding innovative ways to serve our communities. Across Florida, the affordable housing crisis has required our affiliates to continually adapt. Yet, in the face of these challenges, the spirit of Habitat remains strong. Affiliates across the state are scaling up, building more, and serving more families than ever before. Together, we are forging a future where safe, affordable housing is within reach for all.
We have lined up an incredible slate of speakers and sponsors to share their wealth of knowledge with our affiliate network! Thank you for your participation! If you are looking to book your rooms for the conference, you can do so here. The hotel will discount the taxes with a copy of your tax-exempt certificate. This conference, from April 28-30, 2025 at The Shores Resort and Spa is exclusively for Florida affiliate employees and volunteers.
Does your Critical Repair Program need a boost? Learn how to launch or relaunch your program, how to engage volunteers to work in this space, as well as potential barriers, funding sources, and measures of success.
Speakers: Mark Billings, Executive Director of Southeast Volusia Habitat and Jack Travis, Board Member, Southeast Volusia Habitat
Executive Director, Southeast Volusia Habitat for Humanity
Mark Billings is a retired Naval Officer who has served as the Executive Director for the Southeast Volusia affiliate for approaching three years. He is a graduate of Rockledge High School in Brevard County, Florida. He holds an undergraduate degree from New Hampshire College, a graduate... Read More →
Monday April 28, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT River Room11th Floor
Glenn Leins, well-known for his expertise at Habitat Broward, is excited to guide an informative session on achieving operational excellence in store management! Be prepared for a thought-provoking conversation that will explore important areas like management transitions, operational audits, team member recognition methods, and optimizing sales at the ReStore. We truly value your active involvement - feel free to share your achievements, obstacles, and experiences to enhance our interactive discussion. Your individual perspectives will greatly contribute to fostering a constructive and dynamic learning environment. Let's join forces on this educational path and embrace the chance to expand our knowledge and accomplishments together!
Director of Neighborhood Impact, Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties
Hello! I recently joined the H4H Family Services Team as Director of Neighborhood Impact. I have 4 years of experience as a Licensed Community Association Manager (LCAM) in Home Owner Associations (HOA) and 25 years in Hospitality, Hotel Sales and Management. I am proud to be... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 10:30am - 11:30am EDT River Room11th Floor
Join Bob Calhoun and representatives from Habitat Guatemala and HFHI to learn more about our innovative partnership project! Speaker: Bob Calhoun, President & CEO, Habitat St. Lucie & Okeechobee
Chief Advancement Officer, Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County
Hi everyone,I started my journey with Habitat in Palm Beach County this past August. It has been the greatest experience. I have been in fundraising for 13 years and am passionate about helping others. When I am not working, I spend my time with my family, volunteering, exploring... Read More →
Tuesday April 29, 2025 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT River Room11th Floor
