Pensacola business leaders build Habitat for Humanity home

Olivia Wilson
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PENSACOLA, Fla. (WKRG) — Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s Annual Executive Build brought together community leaders on Friday to construct a new home for a local family.

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According to Habitat for Humanity’s website, “Executive Build is an annual fundraising event where leading CEOs and senior-level business leaders leave their offices to pick up hammers and help build a home for a local family.”

This year, on April 26, the event brought together executives from PenAir Credit Union, Florida Power and Light, Gulf Winds Credit Union, and Sonny’s BBQ.

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Each participating organization supplied volunteers and made monetary contributions through sponsorships to ensure the build was possible.

According to a press release, the build raised $7,000 to benefit the mission of Pensacola Habitat for Humanity.

“Through their dedication and teamwork, these business leaders demonstrated their commitment to making a tangible difference in the lives of a local family,” noted the release.

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