In 2000, Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn helped build 101 homes in just 17 days in Jacksonville with HabiJax.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — People across the world are remembering former President Jimmy Carter and the work he did with Habitat for Humanity. He brought that work to Jacksonville nearly 25 years ago.
Incredible, selfless and dedicated. Words used to describe Former President Jimmy Carter and the work he did, not only as President, but as a Humanitarian.
In 1984, he began volunteering with Habitat for Humanity. A non-profit organization that builds affordable housing for people in need. That same year, Carter along with his wife Rosalynn started the Carter Work Project. An annual weeklong event held around the world each year.
In 2000, Carter and his wife helped people right here in Jacksonville’s urban core.
Working with Habijax, they helped build 101 homes in just 17 days in the Fair …