Stepping out on faith to become a homeowner: Tonya’s story
Tonya has now lived in her home at Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s Butler’s Preserve community for about 5 years. She took on the challenge of homeownership – 300 hours of sweat equity and 17 homeownership classes at the time – as a single woman and succeeded.
Making it theirs: Patricia’s Homeownership Story
Patricia started 2020 with a monumental achievement: closing on her affordable home with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County.
Excelling from a place of stability thanks to homeownership: Shawntae’s story
When Shawntae first applied for homeownership with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, the single mom was working two jobs to afford her apartment – and had been pursuing her bachelor’s degree in education for about 5 years. Life for the mother...
A jubilee year: Carol’s Story
Editor's note: This story was published earlier this year, before Carol was selected as one of our Builders Blitz homeowners. Carol's home will be constructed during the 2020 Builders Blitz by Park Square Homes, one of six local builders who will each construct a home...
2019 in review: A celebration of this year’s milestones
As we celebrate the beginning of a new year (and a new decade!), we’re taking a look back at some of the milestone moments and accomplishments of 2019.
Putting her mind to homeownership: Wanda’s Story
“Anything you set your mind to, you can do it,” Wanda said. That attitude has persisted throughout her life.
Habitat Orlando & Osceola is impacting local lives. Here are 3 examples.
Owning a home has far-reaching effects on a family. Homeownership frees families from housing insecurity due to increasing rent or the threat of eviction. Once shelter is no longer in question, people can focus on fulfilling other needs such as higher education,...
Accessing the everyday: Yosmarily and Eliezer’s Story
Future homeowner Yosmarily looks forward to making their home an accessible space.
3 simple ways to give back this holiday season
The holiday season is the perfect time to reflect on your year and look ahead to what is to come. We’re taking a few moments to slow down and consider ways to give back. Here are a few of our favorites.