Jacksonville, FL – February 10, 2025– Avant Construction Group is proud to announce its partnership with HabiJax in the Heroes Build project, an initiative dedicated to providing affordable new homes for veteran and military-connected families in Jacksonville. As part of this collaboration, Avant will be providing its services as an in-kind donation, assigning a dedicated superintendent to oversee the construction of two homes. Work on the project is set to begin in February. The properties are located at 7919 Smart Avenue and 5587 Redpoll Avenue.
“We are very excited about this partnership and the opportunity to work with HabiJax on such a meaningful project,” said Ellen Cottrill, Director of Community Engagement for Avant Construction Group. “The work that HabiJax does in our community is outstanding. To be able to donate the time and expertise of one of our team members to contribute to the success of this project is a blessing.”
The Heroes Build project is part of HabiJax’s ongoing mission to provide affordable homeownership opportunities to individuals and families in need. This specific initiative focuses on supporting veterans and transitioning service members by helping them secure stable and sustainable housing. According to Monte Walker, President and CEO of HabiJax, “More than one in four veterans living in Florida are cost-burdened by their housing – far too many. Good partners like Avant are coming together to change that in Northeast Florida by helping us build new, high-quality homes.”
Get Involved: Community members, businesses, and organizations interested in volunteering or donating materials for the Heroes Build project are encouraged to get involved. For more information on how to support this initiative, please contact:
Ellen Cottrill Phone: 904-699-7879
About Avant Construction Group
Avant Construction Group is a Jacksonville-based commercial construction company dedicated to excellence in building and community engagement. With a strong commitment to supporting local initiatives, Avant partners with organizations to create lasting, positive impacts in Northeast Florida.
About HabiJax
HabiJax (Habitat for Humanity of Jacksonville) is one of the largest non-profit affordable housing builders in the U.S., working to eliminate substandard housing and create opportunities for homeownership in Jacksonville.
For media inquiries, interviews, or additional details, please reach out to Ellen Cottrill at the contact information above.