by Jenny Babcock | Mar 8, 2021 | Advocacy, Bring Hope Home, Our mission
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...
by Jenny Babcock | Feb 17, 2021 | Advocacy, Our mission
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...
by Lauren Delgado | Oct 28, 2020 | Advocacy
Election Day is less than a week away! On Nov. 3, registered voters in the U.S. will have their last chance to make their voices heard during this election. If you haven’t voted yet, please read on for three ways you can make your vote count this Election Day:...
by Nancy Loughlin | Aug 14, 2020 | Advocacy
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County serves as a voice for people in need of decent housing – people like Carol Barnett. After struggling in unpleasant and overpriced apartments – despite her full time salary – Carol became a...
by Nancy Loughlin | Jul 30, 2020 | Advocacy
A lack of adequate, safe housing can have a major impact on physical well-being, according to a recent study cited in “The Importance of Housing and Cardiovascular Health and Well-Being,” a new Scientific Statement from the American Heart Association published in the...
by Lauren Delgado | Jul 17, 2020 | Advocacy, Our mission
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...
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