Several employees from the Tampa Bay area Hooters locations and corporate office attended Habitat’s townhome dedication block party on Monday, June 22 in Clearwater. The Original Hooters sponsored townhomes for the Sanchez Family and Xhokli Family making this their 11th home build with Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. This year’s project marks the first townhomes they sponsored. Representatives from Original Hooters presented this year’s donation of $151,500 to Habitat at The Original Hooters in Clearwater. HMC Hospitality Group’s Regional Training Coordinator Chelsea Vazquez presented the keys to the two homeowners.
Over the past few months, the team at Hooters assisted with framing, window and door installation, floors, stove installation, painting and more. Employees from the Tampa Bay area Hooters locations and corporate office volunteered for a total of 252 hours between the two townhomes.
“Our house will be a safe, stable foundation for our family, and a home where our daughter can grow with joy, security and faith,” said homeowners Byron and Angelina Sanchez. Byron and Angelina have a one-year-old daughter.
“A Habitat home will give me the stability and security I need to finally build the future I have been working toward, “said homeowner Ganimete Xhokli.
“We are incredibly grateful for the continued partnership with Hooters and HMC Hospitality Group,” said Mike Sutton, President & CEO of Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside. “Their long-standing support, generosity, and hands-on volunteerism make a lasting impact for local families, helping turn the dream of homeownership into a reality.”
“We are thankful to help the Sanchez Family and Xhokli Family make owning a home affordable and achievable. We are honored to be a part of the community celebration when the families receive keys to their new townhomes,” said Denise Williams, Chief Marketing Officer of HMC Hospitality Group.
HMC Hospitality Group has also sponsored previous homes for the Williams Family, Elias Family, Clarke Family, Hooten Family, Miller Family, Hicks Family, Smith Family, Hayes and Seville Family. Since 2016, HMC Hospitality Group has presented Habitat for Humanity Tampa Bay Gulfside a total of $1,034,100 and donated over 2,970 hours of their time to build local homes.