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20 years later, Edith still beams about her home
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County homeowner Edith’s husband likes to tease her about her tendency to keep all sorts of mementos. One of Edith’s treasured keepsakes is her Habitat Homeownership Training Class binder.
Supporter Spotlight: Alight Solutions’ partnership with Habitat Orlando & Osceola furthers mission of empowering people
Alight Solutions believes in the power of people. That’s a core value the multinational provider of human capital solutions shares with Habitat for Humanity.
Homeownership leads to bachelor’s degree, ministry for Habitat homeowner Linda
Linda has accomplished so much since becoming a Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County homeowner nine years ago.
Mentor program helps aspiring homeowners qualify to buy new, affordable Habitat houses
It took about five months for future Habitat homeowner Schanell to go from having her homeownership application denied to getting the green light to purchase a brand-new house with an affordable mortgage from Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County....
Homeowner receives critical roof repair from Habitat Orlando & Osceola program
Samantha compared getting into Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s roof repair program to winning the lottery.
Supporter Spotlight: Gilbane Building Company offers a hand up to community through Habitat Orlando & Osceola
Gilbane Building Company makes it a point to support organizations that share the same values. “Our core values of integrity, toughmindedness, teamwork, dedication to excellence, loyalty, discipline, caring, and entrepreneurship align perfectly with Habitat for...
Reyna’s story: Homeownership opens a world of opportunity for her and her daughters
Reyna has set out to make 2021 her year. The 45-year-old Orange County Government employee is on track to achieve several milestones within months of each other: purchase a Habitat home, become an American citizen and enroll in college as a business student. Reyna’s...
Habitat Orlando & Osceola and Lowe’s to address COVID-19’s disproportionate impact on women during International Women Build Week, March 8-12
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County and Lowe’s are partnering to raise awareness of the global need for safe and affordable housing for women during International Women Build Week, March 8-12. On International Women’s Day, March 8, Habitat...
Habitat Orlando & Osceola CEO talks affordable housing shortage, Florida budget & Sadowski Fund on WUCF NewsNight
Catherine Steck McManus, president and CEO of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, highlighted the severity of the affordable housing crisis and new data showing the potential impact of Florida fully funding housing programs during an interview...