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Crew Leader info sessions in August – Join us!
These special volunteers come out to the build site regularly to guide less-experienced volunteers. It’s a modest monthly commitment, and you’ll receive training.
We’re hiring contractors. Build with us!
We hire contractors for paid opportunities to work alongside Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County to ensure everyone in our community has a safe and affordable place to live.
First-generation American forges her own path to homeownership
When Darimar got preapproved to buy a home, her choices were either fixer-upper houses or overpriced condominiums. “No windows, no doors, and they were priced at like $200,000 — How?” she said.
Homeownership seemed out of reach to teacher before finding Habitat Orlando & Osceola
When this high school chorus teacher looked into homeownership, she found her salary was not enough to afford a home in the current housing market.
Supporter Spotlight: Las Olas Confections/BBX Capital pays it forward on the build site
In celebration of the global Pay It Forward Day, BBX Capital partnered with Habitat for Humanity affiliates in Florida, Mississippi, and Canada to build homes, communities, and hope.
Join our mission – We’re hiring!
Want to join our mission to build safe, affordable homes in Central Florida? Read about our employment opportunities!
Homeownership will ‘break generational curse’ for Teneshia’s family
Teneshia decided she was going to become a homeowner more than a decade ago. She never gave up, despite numerous setbacks, including getting laid off just weeks before she was scheduled to close on a Habitat home.
Sustainable prosperity through affordable housing
In a guest column for the Orlando Sentinel, President & CEO Catherine Steck McManus writes: “It is tempting to treat homeowners insurance and affordable housing as separate issues, but the two are intertwined in what policy experts call a ‘wicked problem.'”
Habitat Orlando & Osceola CEO applauds Orange County sales-tax proposal for transportation funding
“We are grateful to the Orange County Commission for their courage and vision in putting the issue of transportation funding in the hands of Orange County voters, and extend a special thank you to Mayor Demings for his leadership in bringing our community to this point.”