Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity Announces 2026 Hard Hat Heroes Campaign and Kickoff Event

Staff Report From Georgia CEO

Friday, September 25th, 2026

Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity invites community leaders, and local supporters to the official kickoff celebration for the 2026 Hard Hat Heroes Campaign. The event will take place on Monday, September 28, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Coastal Empire Habitat ReStore, located at 701 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, GA 31401.
 
The Hard Hat Heroes Campaign unites influential community champions to advocate and raise critical funds for affordable housing initiatives throughout the Coastal Empire. Each "Hard Hat Hero" leverages their network to raise funds and awareness, directly supporting Habitat’s mission to build strength, stability, and self-reliance through shelter. "Access to safe, stable, and affordable shelter transforms lives, families, and whole neighborhoods," said Zerik Samples, CEO of Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity.
 
Introducing the 2026 Hard Hat Heroes
This year’s campaign features the following distinguished community leaders:
  • Aldreka Campbell, Owner of Essential Me Aesthetics and Wellness
  • Attorney Rob Brannen, Partner at Bouhan Falligant
  • Dr. Alfred McGuire, Principal at Woodville-Tompkins High School
  • Harry Rosen, Owner of Harry Rosen Realty
  • Joseph Holman, Serial Entrepreneur
  • Teia Acker-Moore, Founder of Resilient Magazine
  • Theeo Zamora, General Sales Manager for JC Lewis Ford
  • Ty Guyton, Business Development Specialist – Carver State Bank