More than a house: Janessa’s Story

More than a house: Janessa’s Story

Seated at the front desk of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s headquarters, Janessa is focused. She’s attentive and works hard, answering phone calls and assisting visitors. She’s close to completing her sweat equity hours, part of the...
Reaping the benefits of homeownership: Rhonza’s story

Reaping the benefits of homeownership: Rhonza’s story

Rhonza moved into her Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County home about three years ago. At the time, Rhonza was a recent nursing school graduate and a full-time AdventHealth employee. She chose to sleep on the couch so her three adolescent children...
Rebuilding a family’s gathering place: Vivian’s story

Rebuilding a family’s gathering place: Vivian’s story

Vivian’s home has been a fixture of her family for decades now. Generations of nieces and nephews gathered for holidays, stopped by for visits, and spent weekends and holidays with her over the years. “It’s for everybody,” 80-year-old Vivian said of her Kissimmee...