Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County hosted a home dedication ceremony this month celebrating Ke’Yanna Ramsey and her two young children as they moved into their new Habitat home, built in partnership with the students in the Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School.
Habitat’s Homeownership Program equipped 24-year-old Ke’Yanna with the skills and support needed to build a brighter future for her family. She is the first person in her family to purchase her own home, an accomplishment she is immensely proud of.
“I still cannot believe I am a homeowner, and I am standing right in front of my home.” Ke’Yanna said during the ceremony. “I am grateful and overjoyed.”
This home is the 11th house built in partnership with students from the Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge, a unique program that provides students with hands-on construction experience while making a tangible impact in their community.
Students build the homes in modules, including interior and exterior framing, plumbing and electrical rough-ins, and roof trusses. The homes are then transferred to a Habitat lot and completed by staff and volunteers, then purchased by a local family, like Ke’Yanna’s.
Boca West Country Club sponsored Ke’Yanna’s home and brought out a bus full of supporters to celebrate. During the home dedication ceremony, they presented a check showcasing their financial contribution to the home. In addition to financial support, they brought out 20 volunteers to help work on the home earlier this year.
“It was quite an honor for me and several members of the board of governors to participate in the Ramsey family dedication,” said Jeanine Banks, chair of the Boca West Country Club. “One of Boca West’s core values is its commitment to community. We are a proud sponsor of Habitat for Humanity and have witnessed countless members and staff experience the joy of giving back through volunteerism and engagement.”
The ceremony also featured a special presentation from the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational Tournament team. Tournament Director Stephen Marino presented Habitat with a $50,000 donation, funds raised during the April 2025 tournament, where the organization was one of three beneficiaries.
“This celebration reflects Habitat’s mission, uniting people to build homes, communities and hope,” said Jennifer Thomason, CEO of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County. “Ke’Yanna’s journey motivates us all, and we are thankful to every partner and supporter who made this milestone possible.”
Sponsors and partners included: Boca West Country Club (home sponsor), the City of South Bay (land donor) and the Weitz Construction Academy at Seminole Ridge High School (home partner).
This home was able made possible by Carrier, David Porter Associates Architects, James Hardie, Moraca Builders, the Palm Beach County School District and Weitz Construction (in-kind construction partners); and BallenIsles Charitable Foundation, the Federick A. DeLuca Foundation, the James Hardie Pro Football Hall of Fame Invitational, the Mary Alice Fortin Foundation, the McDade Family Foundation and the William & Helen Thomas Charitable Trust (Weitz Construction Academy funders).
Habitat for Humanity of Greater Palm Beach County is an affiliate of the global nonprofit Habitat for Humanity. Families and individuals needing safe and affordable housing partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Learn more at www.habitatgreaterpbc.org.
