It all began with a volunteer...

by Imani Davis

Betty Salter on the worksite

You can’t talk about Pensacola Habitat for Humanity without talking about Mrs. Betty Salter. Betty has devoted over 30 years of volunteer services at Pensacola Habitat for Humanity. For 21 of those years, she served as volunteer Executive Director, and continues to serve on the Land Committee for several years. She hasn’t slowed down yet; she shows her continuous support by serving on the board of directors.

Betty and her husband, James Salter

“We build people while we build homes.”

Throughout her many years of service, she has received numerous awards including the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award from Habitat International, Florida Citizen of the Year by the National Association of Social Workers, and the Florida Governor’s Points of Light Award in 2000. Pensacola Habitat for Humanity’s building is named after her and her husband James as a result of their strides to make a difference in the lives of those in need. Betty’s hard work and dedication have grown Pensacola Habitat for Humanity and the community we serve. We would not be the affiliate we are today if it were not for Mrs. Betty! Her countless selfless acts have and continue to lead us to greatness.

Betty and her husband, James Salter

At Pensacola Habitat for Humanity we strive to model the efforts and preaching of Millard Fuller, founder of Habitat for Humanity International. Mrs. Betty is the perfect example of this, she is a dedicated volunteer and advocate, and many are following in her footsteps.