Habitat for Humanity volunteers push forward Citrus Springs project that will add about 176 homes

Citrus County in Focus · December 23, 2025

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Summary

Habitat for Humanity representatives described the Citrus Springs development, saying it will eventually include 176 homes; volunteers from Women United are donating hours to help a single mother nearing closing, and the organization provided contact channels for those interested in participating.

Jess Ebert, introduced on-air as Family Services Director at Habitat for Humanity, said the Habitat at Citrus Springs development will eventually include 176 homes and described the organization’s partner-family model.

Ebert said partner families must complete sweat-equity hours to qualify (the transcript reads "3 50 sweat equity hours" and the program described it as 350 hours); she highlighted Women United volunteers who donated their hours to benefit a single mother named Sarah, who is wheelchair-bound, in school and raising a 3-year-old son. Ebert described the community turnout at the build and called the county “supportive” and “giving.”

A partner-agency representative emphasized that Habitat cannot do the work alone and that cross-agency support is important; a volunteer spoke of empowering girls and young women through the effort. Ebert encouraged interested people to visit Habitat’s website, Facebook page or to call the local office for more information and volunteer opportunities. No formal agreements, funding amounts or deadlines were provided in the program segment.