Volunteer Spotlight: Kristen gives back to her community at Women Build
As 2019 began, Kristen Gunderson asked herself an important question: What was she going to do in this new year?The sentiment had been two years in the making as Gunderson endeavored to live more intentionally. She wanted to add value to her life with...
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Taking Neighborhood Revitalization to the International Level
Neighborhood Revitalization leaders from Habitat Orlando & Osceola brought their experiences to a whole new (international!) stage last month.
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Why volunteer for Habitat Orlando and Osceola
Our volunteers get just as excited as we do about Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando and Osceola County’s mission to improve housing conditions in Central Florida. We asked our volunteers for their feedback on their experience via surveys and social...
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A Day in the Life of a Habitat Orlando & Osceola Volunteer
Did you know? On average, over 5,000 volunteers per year help Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County build homes and revitalize neighborhoods in our community. Today marks the first day of National Volunteer Week. We have nothing but...
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5 tips for growing a tasty garden
Pepper your pretty landscaping with fruits, vegetables, and herbs. Edible gardening provides fresh, healthy food to gardeners – and can save them from a trip to the grocery store.Participants in Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s...
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Latisia’s Journey to Homeownership
Latisia’s generous and courageous spirit has been evident throughout her path to homeownership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.She works long hours as a Health Unit Coordinator at a hospital to care for her son and her...
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Four Days. Four Families. Four Homes.
Bright and early on a Monday morning in February, Catherine McManus proudly blew the airhorn to signify the start of Builders Blitz 2019 - and four builders immediately went to work on homes in Arbor Bend.Within seconds, the Pulte Homes construction crew...
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A picture of perseverance: Jessica’s Story
The first time Jessica Devaughn applied to be a Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County homeowner, she was denied. Despite her disappointment, she kept her letter as inspiration to stay focused on her goal of homeownership. She committed to learning...
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Community Development Spotlight: Turning obstacles into opportunities with Ms. Cynthia
Angela Davis said, "Walls turned sideways are bridges.” When you run into a problem, you can either see it as an obstacle or, depending on how you deal with it, a solution. Community Resident Leader, Cynthia Harris, known as “Ms. Cynthia” to members of her community,...
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Welcome Home, Harriet
Harriet is a single mother of twin daughters. Although her daughters have moved out and live on their own, Harriet takes care of her brother, Jerald, who has a learning disability as a result of a tumor at birth. Being Jerald’s sole caregiver for the past 20 years...
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