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March is Women Build!
Women are coming together all month long to build, invest, and advocate for quality, affordable housing in our community.
Naomi’s story: ‘There’s nothing like stability’ when it comes to raising her three children
Naomi was so desperate to move her three children away from their unsafe neighborhood that she lost $5,000 trying to buy a house through a predatory real estate dealer. “She wouldn’t show me the houses I wanted to see,” she said, and was repeatedly redirected to the...
Wonda’s story: After qualifying for Habitat home, she knew she was going to be OK
When Wonda reflects on her past and all the obstacles she has overcome, she can hardly believe that she is about to achieve her lifelong dream of owning a home. “It’s so exciting and is a huge relief to finally have something that is my own,” Wonda said. “After all...
Maria & Desmon’s story: Young family’s Habitat home will be a place of healing and safety
A terrible car crash, heart failure, and a miracle gave Maria and Desmon the most grateful hearts. And now, they have overcome yet another obstacle — escaping an unsafe and unhealthy living situation to purchase their own home. “We cannot believe that our dreams are...
Jessica’s story: Homeownership is key for small business owner with big dreams
Jessica is a small business owner who runs all aspects of her massage therapy practice. She’s also working on a science fiction novel and wants to study business and life coaching. And she would like to have a family one day. For her, homeownership lays the groundwork...
About our President & CEO
Catherine Steck McManus President & CEO Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County Catherine Steck McManus is an accomplished and award-winning executive who leads Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s mission to bring people...
Supporter Spotlight: Greystar raises over $70K for affordable homeownership in Central Florida
Volunteer groups are back on the Habitat Orlando & Osceola build site, and Greystar kicked off opening day in a big way! They presented us with a $70,000 donation as a celebration of the success of their most recent projects.
Newlyweds Daniel & Oriana’s Habitat home will be a beacon of peace & safety
PCL Construction will donate the materials and time to build the newlywed’s house in five days at February’s Builders Blitz event. They are just one of five builders who will construct six homes the week of Feb. 7-11.
New life and opportunities in accessible home
Xiomara and her paralyzed son will move from a cramped apartment into their Habitat home this holiday season.