Ability Housing Receives A $50,000 Award From The Florida Blue Foundation

From The JAX Chamber:

May 12, 2021

Jacksonville, Fla. — Ability Housing today announced that it has received a $50,000 award from the Florida Blue Foundation, in recognition of the organization’s selection as an honoree in the 2021 Sapphire Awards.

Funds will support Ability Housing’s efforts to address housing insecurity in Florida. Access to safe, stable, affordable housing is recognized as one of the most impactful social determinants of health, defined by the World Health Organization as conditions in which people are born, live, grow and work that significantly impact their health outcomes.

“We are so grateful for this award, which will advance our work to provide Florida families with a safe, affordable, reliable home,” says Shannon Nazworth, President and CEO of Ability Housing. “Housing is health care, and there is nothing more important right now as we continue to recover from the pandemic. We are proud to be a leader for change in the community and will continue to work to bring affordable housing to our neighbors across Florida.”

This is the 16th year the Florida Blue Foundation has presented the Sapphire Awards to individuals, programs and organizations in community health. Since 2005, the Florida Blue Foundation has given out 114 Sapphire Awards, totaling more than $5.5 million.

“Florida Blue is proud to support organizations that improve the overall health of the communities we serve. Housing is a huge factor of health, and that is why we are happy to support Ability Housing’s mission. Together, we are proud to be part of the solution to Florida’s affordable housing crisis,” said Susan Towler, executive director of the Florida Blue Foundation.

About Ability Housing: Ability Housing is an industry-leading not-for-profit multifamily rental housing developer dedicated to creating high-quality affordable housing. We invest in communities through properties that enhance their surrounding neighborhoods, improve each community’s quality of life, and connect residents with a network of voluntary support services.

For more information, visit AbilityHousing.org, like the organization on Facebook (facebook.com/AbilityHousing) and follow on Twitter (@AbilityHousing).

About the Florida Blue Foundation:

Florida Blue Foundation enables healthy communities by making grants, building coalitions and embracing solutions that create a meaningful impact in our communities. More than 6.5 million Floridians have received services as a result of our community investments since our founding in 2001. The Florida Blue Foundation’s programs are focused on advancing mental well-being, improving health equity, impacting food security and addressing systemic racism and resulting health disparities. It is a trade name of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation Inc., an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. For more information, please visit www.FloridaBlueFoundation.com.

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