Publix Charities contribute $12,000 for partial house sponsorship

Justin Leech, center, chief operating officer for Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County, accepts a check for $12,000 from Publix store associates Tabytha Kline, Aaron Zeron, Matthew Tanner, Ben Campbell, Richard Bradmuller, Jenni Young, Josh Williamson, Kevin Wilson, Joe Corwin and Bob Linke.

Publix Charities presented Habitat for Humanity of Citrus County Inc. with a $12,000 donation on Tuesday, June 7, which was approved by Publix Super Markets Charities Inc. for a partial Habitat house sponsorship. 

Support such as this helps Habitat continue its mission of helping local Citrus County families realize the dream of home ownership. Habitat has assisted more than 200 families and continue to work to eliminate substandard housing by providing simple, decent, affordable housing to those who have a need, ability to pay and a willingness to partner. 

For information about homeownership or Habitat in general, visit www.habitatcc.org or call 352-563-2744.