Women Build 2026
Women Build 2026 is special in that we are offering TWO DAYS and TWO LOCATIONS. Based on feedback from last year, we are planning a build day in Chipley on May 1, AND a day in Marianna on May 8.
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity joins 39th Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project via new “Rural Rally” across America
This fall, Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity will take part in Habitat for Humanity International's first-ever Rural Rally. The initiative will highlight the need for affordable housing in rural America and will be included as part of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity Celebrates Home Sponsorship with Chipley Beef O'Brady's for House #109 in Chipley
Chipola Area Habitat for Humanity (CAHFH) is proud to announce the completion and dedication of its 109th home, located at 730 Pecan Street in Chipley, Florida. This milestone was made possible through a significant partnership with Scott O’Brien and Salina O’Brien of Chipley Beef O’Brady’s, who served as the primary financial sponsor for the home.
Success Story: Miss Annie Lewis
“What makes me most proud of working for Habitat is the way everyone loves and respects one another.” – Annie Lewis.
Cook Property Future Project
parcel was donated, and we received a grant through Minnesota Housing Partnership for Master Planning, which was completed in 2025.
Panhandle Road RV Park
In 2025, our development order was approved to add full-hookup RV sites behind our construction warehouse on Panhandle Rd. This will enable us to host volunteers year-round to build homes. Currently, we have RV Care-a-vanner teams who travel and pay at local RV resorts. This investment will expand our work by providing a safe, no-cost option for volunteers. There are sponsorship opportunities available currently
Gillis Ridge
The land for Gillis Ridge was donated by the McKinnon-Gillis family and is the first subdivision in the City of Marianna in over 30 years. The city provided some funding for infrastructure. When complete, Gillis Ridge will have 7 homes occupied by partner families. Construction on the first home began in 2025.
Other partners in Gillis Ridge include Auburn University Rural Studio for subdivision and house design, as well as local partners such as FPU and St. Luke's MB Church.
Chipley Heights
Chipley Heights has partnered with the City of Chipley to build nine homes in the Chipley Heights neighborhood. The homes are built above code to Energy Star and Fortified certification to ensure long-term affordability for homebuyers.