Family Surprised With Furnished Home

Stephen Johnson and the iTHINK Financial Team who furnished and decorated the home
Photo: Indian River Habitat for Humanity and iThink Financial Community Foundation

(Press Release) ​(Vero Beach, FL) Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - iTHINK Financial Community Foundation, in partnership with Indian River Habitat for Humanity, held a dedication ceremony for a newly furnished home provided to single mother Amy Shaw and her five children. The house is part of Habitat for Humanity's efforts to provide affordable housing in the face of growing housing affordability challenges.

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On Monday, June 9, 2025, Indian River Habitat for Humanity and its partners held a dedication ceremony in Vero Lakes Estates. During the program, Trevor Loomis, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, gave a welcome and opening prayer, and Jeff Francisco, Chief Strategy Officer, blessed the home. The home was sponsored by the Orchid Island Community, which was also present. Michelle Daly, Director of Homebuyer Services, and Stephen Johnson, AVP of Administration and Marketing at iTHINK Financial Community Foundation, performed the ribbon-cutting ceremony with the family and presented them with the key to their brand-new home.
 
The Shaw family was surprised when they walked into their new home, and iTHINK Financial employees were there to welcome them. When Amy Shaw realized that their new home was furnished with décor and all their home essentials, she was shocked. iTHINK Financial employees decorated each room and set up the house so the family would be ready to live in it once they received their keys. Stephen gave the family a tour of each room, and the children's bedrooms were uniquely themed based on their interests.
 
The iTHINK Financial Community Foundation has partnered with Indian River County Habitat for Humanity to “Build Up” Habitat Partner Families as they begin their homeownership journey by awarding a family with the furnishings for their new home.  iTHINK Financial employees also volunteer their time to decorate the houses, making them move-in ready for the families. The dedication highlighted iTHINK Financial Community Foundation's continued commitment to supporting local families. For more information about the iTHINK Community Foundation, visit ithinkfi.org/community/foundation.