Macon Area Habitat for Humanity will host Habitat Week 2024 through a series of events from October 7-13, 2024. Macon Area Habitat for Humanity invites the community to celebrate affordable homeownership through a ribbon cutting and birthday party on World Habitat Day, kick-off of construction in Milledgeville, a fundraiser in partnership with Macon Bagels, a customer appreciation sale at the ReStore, and the Home Court Pickleball Tournament. For over 35 years, MAHFH has partnered with families to create access to safe, decent, and affordable housing in Macon-Bibb and Jones Counties.

“We invite everyone to join in celebrations around the world and reflect on the positive impact of homeownership on families, neighborhoods, and the entire community,” said Ivey Hall, Executive Director of Macon Area Habitat for Humanity. “Habitat Week also provides an opportunity for the community to recognize the need for affordable housing, the exciting work that is being done to address the need and how we can all play an important part to make sure housing is available to all families in our community. 

Media are encouraged to join us for interviews during the following events:

• Ribbon Cutting and Birthday Party for President Jimmy Carter on Monday, October 7 at 2:00 pm at 690 Holt Avenue, Macon

• Construction Kick-off in Milledgeville on Tuesday, October 8 at 2:00pm at 2254 Leo Court, Milledgeville

• Home Court tournament on October 11-13 at the Tattnall Square Tennis and Pickleball Center

Monday, October 7 – World Habitat Day

The United Nations established World Habitat Day in 1985 to spotlight the need for adequate shelter worldwide. Every year Habitat for Humanity joins our partners around the world to rededicate ourselves to recognizing the fundamental right to adequate shelter. Habitat for Humanity asks everyone to join together as one global network in communicating that every one of us deserves the opportunity for a better future. A decent place to live can remove barriers to opportunity, health, and success that might have been part of a family’s life for years and, in many cases, for generations. Locally we will celebrate World Habitat Day with a Ribbon Cutting and birthday party for President Jimmy Carter and the new Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Community Room at 690 Holt Avenue at 2pm.

 Tuesday, October 8 – Construction Kick-off Celebrate in Milledgeville

The community is invited to join as at 2254 Leo Court, Milledgeville at 2:00pm to kick

off our long-awaited return to construction in Milledgeville! We will celebrate the beginning of construction on the first of 4 homes funded by a CHIP grant. Guests will meet the new homeowners, view floor plans and walk the property. 

Wednesday, October 9 – House that Bagels Built Day

Macon Area Habitat for Humanity is partnering with Macon Bagels to create an exciting fundraising event. On this day only, 20% of proceeds from Macon Bagels go to support Habitat’s work in Macon. Be sure to stop by Macon Bagels at 470 3^rd Street between 7am and 1pm to support the House that Bagels Built! Be sure to check out a new tasty treat in honor of President Jimmy Carter’s 100^th birthday.

Thursday, October 10 – ReStore Sale

The Macon Area Habitat for Humanity ReStore provides a place for the community to donate building materials, furniture, and household items and a place to shop for great deals to help with home repairs and furnishings. Proceeds from the ReStore help fund Habitat’s mission to provide life-changing homeownership opportunities. We will keep our celebration of President Jimmy Carter’s contributions to our community with a peanut hunt in the ReStore -each paper peanut hidden around the store provides a discount. The sale runs from October 10-12.  The ReStore is open Tuesday-Friday from 10 am-4pm, Saturday 9am-3pm, and is located at 690 Holt Avenue. 

Friday, October 11 - Sunday, October 13 – Home Court Tournament

The Home Court Pickleball Tournament will kick off at the Tattnall Square Tennis and Pickleball Center on Friday, October 11. The affiliate is excited to welcome over 100 pickleball players from across the Southeast. This event has grown from a local gathering to a regional competition with multiple brackets and levels of play. Join us this year, for Home Court Under Construction on Friday, October 11 from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. where experienced players can test their skills and new players can enjoy free lessons. Home Court Under Construction is free to the public and open to all ages.  This event was made possible through our partnership with Macon Pickleball and generous tournament sponsors. Home Court is supported by the community with sponsorships from Visit Macon, Chambless, Higdon, Richardson, Katz & Griggs, LLP, Carlyle Place, Northwestern Mutual, Ortho Georgia, Apparel Authority, Fall Line Brewing Company, Cherio Package Store, Jigsaw Health, Carol’s Linens, Pickleball Sports, Macon Monogramming, Head Over Heels, and the Macon-Bibb County Parks and Recreation Department. Registration for the tournament will close Monday, October 7 and spectators are welcome all weekend. Matches will start at 9am on Saturday and Sunday.