Building Homes with Habitat for Humanity

In 2023, Mattamy’s Tampa & Southwest Florida division established its Culture Council, a diverse group of Mattamy employees who came together to organize events for team building, employee recognition and community-targeted philanthropy. Council member Anna Brooks had previously worked at Habitat for Humanity of Hillsborough County. This nonprofit builds and renovates homes, working with individuals and families needing good-quality, affordable housing. Anna saw a natural alignment between the goals and strengths of the two organizations.

Mattamy’s Tampa & Southwest Florida division covers a large territory, building communities in Tampa all the way down to Naples, Florida. Working with several Habitat for Humanity affiliates, Anna helped coordinate build events in multiple locations on different dates so team members from across the division could volunteer in places and at times that worked with their schedules. Team members who signed up could use their Paid Volunteer Day, part of the Mattamy Volunteer Program.

In October at locations in Hillsborough, Manatee and Collier counties, 37 team members from all levels at Mattamy took part in five build events. No construction experience was needed, and volunteers were able to safely take part in activities that included site cleanup, installing doors and framing houses.

Following the event, the response was universally positive and enthusiastic. Team members were proud of the contribution they made in building homes for more than 200 Florida families.