by Lauren Delgado | Dec 27, 2019
Minutes from the end of a staff development meeting, the email Wanda had been waiting for all day arrived: the email telling her if she was approved to own a Habitat home. The third-grade teacher rushed out of school and told the first person she met – her Uber...
by Lauren Delgado | Dec 19, 2019
Affordable homes have far-reaching effects on our Greater Orlando & Osceola County neighbors. Homeownership frees families from housing the fear of losing their home due to increasing rent or the threat of eviction. Once shelter is no longer in question, people...
by Amanda White | Dec 17, 2019
Editor’s note: Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Yosmarily and Eliezer, who closed on their home in May 2020. Thank you to Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s supporters for helping to make this happen! This story was published earlier this year, before Yosmarily...
by Lauren Delgado | Nov 25, 2019
For first-time homeowners, the first year of homeownership is comprised of special moments: move-in day, barbecues, birthdays and, of course, holidays. The celebration possibilities seem endless for homeowner Tifton and her three children. They may host their first...
by Lauren Delgado | Nov 18, 2019
For future homeowner Joelle, owning her own home is a coming-of-age accomplishment – a rite of passage. “It’s a personal accomplishment for myself as a woman to be able to do things for myself and by myself,” Joelle said. This single mom of two partnered with Habitat...
by Lauren Delgado | Nov 12, 2019
Future homeowner Modline and her 8-year-old daughter, Daniella, spent the last year searching for a stable place to live. Currently, they’re living in a one-bedroom apartment. Most of Daniella’s toys are in storage. There’s simply no room in the small home for all of...
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