Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter has received the 2020 Non-Profit of the Year Award, presented by the Lake County Chamber Alliance.
The Lake County Chamber Alliance annually recognizes individuals whose dedication, self‐less service and commitment have made a difference in our community.
Receiving the 2020 Non-Profit of the Year Award is a significant milestone for Habitat Lake-Sumter. With the uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, Habitat Lake-Sumter faced many challenges to continue their mission to build homes, communities, and hope.
Despite temporarily closing the ReStores and suspending volunteers from construction sites, Habitat Lake-Sumter was able to complete construction of five homes for local families during the COVID-19 crisis.
Since the height of the pandemic in July 2020, Habitat Lake-Sumter began construction on 8 additional new homes and critically repaired 21 homes: providing safe and stable housing for 29 families at a time when ‘home’ was the key factor to health and security in Lake and Sumter Counties.
As he transitions to future endeavors, Kent Adcock reflected on receiving the Non-Profit of the Year Award in his final year as President and CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter, Florida.
“Receiving the Lake Chamber Alliances Non-Profit of the Year Award is an honor that is the result of so many contributions. Whether you are a sponsor, a donor, a volunteer, a board member, or staff member this award proves that collectively we can all make a difference and build a community that is vibrant and sustainable for future generations. Our gratitude and appreciation extends to each and every one of you who has made it possible for Habitat Lake-Sumter to receive this recognition,” he said.
