How your donation to Habitat makes a difference
At Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, we know that a house is more than just shelter. A safe, affordable home has the power to transform the lives of our homeowners and their families. By supporting Habitat Orlando & Osceola: You help to...
Home for the Holidays: Habitat homeowners share plans for the holidays
The first year of owning a home is comprised of “firsts” and special moments: move-in day, barbecues, birthdays, and of course, holidays. The celebration possibilities seem endless for homeowner Tifton and her three children. They may host their first holiday meal,...
Making Fundraising Fun: Donor Spotlight on Kaitlyn Wilke
The key to community for Kaitlyn has been getting involved. She’s found significance and some fun through volunteering and fundraising for Habitat Orlando & Osceola.
Coming-of-age as a homeowner: Joelle’s story
For future homeowner Joelle, owning her own home is a coming-of-age accomplishment – a rite of passage. “It’s a personal accomplishment for myself as a woman to be able to do things for myself and by myself,” Joelle said. This single mom of two partnered with Habitat...
A chance for stability: Modline’s story
Future homeowner Modline and her 8-year-old daughter, Daniella, spent the last year searching for a stable place to live. Currently, they’re living in a one-bedroom apartment.
Taking care of others and a home of her own: Juliet’s Story
In her roles as a home health care nurse and as a mother, Juliet is always caring for someone in her life. Her next step? Caring for her own house as a homeowner with Habitat Orlando & Osceola.
A close-knit family working toward a safe, comfortable home: Lavonne and Nathaniel’s story
Affordable rent has kept future homebuyers Lavonne and Nathaniel, along with their five sons, living in unsafe living conditions for the past 5 years. Their two-bedroom rental isn’t just overcrowded. It’s regularly in need of repairs. Plumbing issues led to several...
More than a house: Janessa’s Story
Janessa is clear on one thing: her journey to affordable homeownership is for her children. And she knows it’s about more than owning a home.
5 ways to make a difference this World Habitat Day
Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home – and this World Habitat Day, we want to remind you that everyone can help make this a reality as well. Your support can be as simple as spreading the word about Habitat Orlando & Osceola to friends or donating $5 a month....