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This is the hourly pay you need to afford rent in Central Florida
Full-time workers in the Orlando metropolitan area need to make $24 an hour to afford a two-bedroom rental home without spending more than the recommended 30% of their income, according to a report from the National Low Income Housing Coalition. This number is...
KMI International finds building alongside Habitat Orlando & Osceola rewarding
For KMI International, partnering with Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s team feels like working with family, said Genesis Salazar, KMI’s Human Resources Manager. The project management and construction consulting firm has had a direct impact on Habitat Orlando &...
A message from our president and CEO: Habitat Orlando & Osceola is building back
Just three months ago, I wrote to you as Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, like the rest of the community, was dealing with the initial effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Then, I asked you to bring hope home to the families Habitat serves. We...
Busting Habitat Orlando & Osceola myths and misconceptions
Despite nearly 35 years of empowering people to achieve their dreams of homeownership, there are still some misconceptions about Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s mission and homeownership programs. We want to bust those myths, and keep our...
Explore Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s homes – and program – on a virtual HabiTour
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s HabiTours are a fun way for our supporters to not only get a complete look at our homes, but also to learn about our homeownership program and its impact! In this time of social distancing, we...
Learn about the path to become a homeowner with Habitat Orlando & Osceola
The way to become a homeowner with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County isn't easy, but it's designed to help future homeowners develop the skills necessary to succeed as homeowners. The work starts with ensuring that you’re financially ready to...
Advocate for affordable housing through Habitat’s Cost of Home campaign
One year ago, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County joined hundreds of Habitat for Humanity organizations across the country to advocate for affordable housing through a national campaign called Cost of Home. Through the 5-year campaign, we are...
Aiming to fulfill dreams through homeownership: Adrienne’s Story
Editor's note: Adrienne closed on her home in July 2020. Congratulations to Adrienne and her family! Thank you to our amazing supporters who helped give Adrienne a hand up to homeownership. Years ago, Adrienne applied for Habitat for Humanity’s homeownership program...
A comfortable home will offer Justin and family the space to grow
“Home” means serenity to future homeowner Justin. Home is a respite from work and stress. It’s where he should comfortably enjoy being with friends or family – including his three children. It’s difficult for Justin and his family to feel these benefits in their current two-bedroom rental home.