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 employee of a local hospital. She chose to sleep on the couch so her three adolescent...
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...
Charlotte has lived in her home in Orlando’s Greater Malibu Groves community for nearly 30 years. In this home, she raised her daughter, welcomed her grandchildren, and became a part of her neighborhood. About 15 years ago, the need for extensive repairs to the...
Affordable housing is a critical social issue that can’t be solely tackled through building and repairing homes. We must address this crisis by changing local, state and federal policies as well. And you can be a part of this change right now. By advocating for two...
Roman Ramesar knew exactly how he wanted to spend his time after retiring from the U.S. Postal Service last year: He wanted to volunteer. “We are God’s hands and feet,” Roman said. “We have to do things for Him. That’s why I want to help and do good for as long as I...
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