20 years later, Edith still beams about her home — and her daughter is now a Habitat homeowner
Habitat Orlando & Osceola is celebrating 35 years of building homes and changing lives in Central Florida. In this special series, we’re checking in with longtime homeowners to see how owning their own Habitat home has had a ripple effect on their lives. Visit our...
Supporter Spotlight: Alight Solutions’ partnership with Habitat Orlando & Osceola furthers mission of empowering people
Alight Solutions believes in the power of people. That’s a core value the multinational provider of human capital solutions shares with Habitat for Humanity. The Orlando office of Alight has supported Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s work to...
Homeownership leads to bachelor’s degree, ministry for Habitat homeowner Linda
Habitat Orlando & Osceola is celebrating 35 years of building homes and changing lives in Central Florida. In this special series, we’re checking in with longtime homeowners to see how owning their own Habitat home has had a ripple effect on their lives. Visit our...
Mentor program helps aspiring homeowners qualify to buy new, affordable Habitat houses
It took about five months for future Habitat homeowner Schanell to go from having her homeownership application denied to getting the green light to purchase a brand-new house with an affordable mortgage from Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County....
Homeowner receives critical roof repair from Habitat Orlando & Osceola program
Samantha compared getting into Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s roof repair program to winning the lottery. After a frustrating year of dealing with unemployment, it was the good news she needed. “It’s very much a relief,” Samantha said....
Supporter Spotlight: Gilbane Building Company offers a hand up to community through Habitat Orlando & Osceola
Gilbane Building Company makes it a point to support organizations that share the same values. “Our core values of integrity, toughmindedness, teamwork, dedication to excellence, loyalty, discipline, caring, and entrepreneurship align perfectly with Habitat for...
Reyna’s story: Homeownership opens a world of opportunity for her and her daughters
Reyna has set out to make 2021 her year. The 45-year-old Orange County Government employee is on track to achieve several milestones within months of each other: purchase a Habitat home, become an American citizen and enroll in college as a business student. Reyna’s...
Habitat Orlando & Osceola and Lowe’s to address COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on women during International Women Build Week, March 8-12
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County and Lowe’s are partnering to raise awareness of the global need for safe and affordable housing for women during International Women Build Week, March 8-12. On International Women’s Day, March 8, Habitat...
Habitat Orlando & Osceola CEO talks affordable housing shortage, Florida budget & Sadowski Fund on WUCF NewsNight
Catherine Steck McManus, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, highlighted the severity of the affordable housing crisis and new data showing the potential impact of Florida fully funding housing programs during an interview...