Alachua Habitat for Humanity announced Tuesday that it was awarded a $200,000 grant from Publix Super Markets Charities to support affordable home ownership in Alachua County.

According to the press release, the grant is the largest ever received from Publix Super Markets Charities and will support labor and material expenses associated with Habitat’s homebuilding efforts in Alachua County.

Grant funding like this will help families achieve future home ownership.

“Now that I have a child, I want to leave him a place to call home,” said Katina Kearney in the press release as she works toward purchasing her Habitat home in 2026.

By offsetting construction costs, the grant will help keep future homeowners’ mortgages affordable while ensuring the home is built with skilled labor and quality materials.

“We are grateful to Publix Super Markets Charities for this significant investment in our community,” said Jessica Parrish, CEO of Alachua Habitat for Humanity, in the press release. “This grant provides the labor and materials needed to build homes locally in Alachua County and aids in offsetting the increasing costs of land, allowing us to continue our mission of making homeownership accessible for all.”