Sussex Habitat for Humanity hosts annual Hope Builders Breakfast

Sussex County Habitat for Humanity hosted its annual Hope Builders Breakfast Nov. 6, bringing together community leaders, donors, volunteers and supporters to celebrate the organization’s initiatives that continue to transform lives across the area.

Highlighting the impact of Sussex Habitat's various programs and partnerships that create affordable housing solutions locally, the event raised nearly $45,000 to support this ongoing work.

Presenters included the Rev. Tesha Miller, who opened the program with an uplifting prayer; Kevin Gilmore, Sussex Habitat CEO; Ryan Hood, Sussex Habitat’s 200th homeowner; Mayor Carlos Oliveras of Laurel; and Kathryn Fiddler, Sussex Habitat board member. Each shared powerful messages about the impact of affordable housing and the strength of the community partnerships that make this work possible.

“We gather each year to celebrate the spirit of hope and the power of people coming together to create change,” said Gilmore. “Every dollar raised, every volunteer hour given, every voice advocating for affordable housing helps us move closer to a community and a world where everyone has a safe place to call home.”

The Hope Builders Breakfast serves as Sussex County Habitat for Humanity’s largest annual fundraiser, providing vital support for its home construction, repair and community revitalization programs. To learn more, go to sussexcountyhabitat.org.