Agenda 03/10/2026 Item # 5A (Presentation of the Collier County Business of the Quarter for March 2026 to Habitat for Humanity of Collier County)Business of the Quarter 1/22/2026 6:27:58 PM
Organization Habitat for Humanity of Collier County
Business Description Habitat for Humanity of Collier County is a nonprofit homebuilder
dedicated to providing safe, decent, and affordable housing.
Through innovative construction, community partnerships, and
volunteer engagement, Habitat strengthens families, stabilizes
neighborhoods, and creates lasting economic impact across Collier
County.
Please provide examples of how the organization has
contributed/supported our local community
Habitat for Humanity of Collier County builds affordable homes for
hardworking local families, revitalizes neighborhoods, and
partners with local governments, businesses, and volunteers. The
organization provides financial education, promotes
homeownership stability, supports workforce housing solutions,
and reinvests directly into the local economy through construction
and procurement. Habitat Collier delivers measurable community
impact by increasing affordable housing supply and strengthening
economic stability. The organization continues to grow through
innovative in-house construction, strategic land acquisition, and
process modernization. Habitat invests in workforce development,
promotes inclusive hiring and volunteer engagement,
demonstrates strong ethical leadership, and actively supports the
Naples Chamber and its mission.
Full-Time Employees 70
Part-Time Employees 10
Year Founded 1978
Owner/Executive to receive the award?Lisa Lefkow, CEO
Kara Kolouheras, COO
Darrick Hatch, VP of Land & Construction
Person nominating the business?Darrick Hatch, VP of Construction
Email dhatch@habitatcollier.org