Why I Serve: Volunteer Ramon Pleas

Why I Serve: Volunteer Ramon Pleas

For Ramon Pleas, the hours he spends volunteering for Habitat Orlando & Osceola are about more than just giving back to his community. They’re about changing lives. Ramon said during both his time working with City National Bank of Florida, and his time as...
National Make a Will Month: Tips to get your estate plan started

National Make a Will Month: Tips to get your estate plan started

August is National Make a Will Month. Many of us think about what our final wishes are, but it’s important to set those wishes in writing. Creating a legal will and estate plan is a critical aspect of financial management that ensures your assets are distributed...

Tina’s journey home

A few years ago, Tina set an ambitious goal: to own her own home by her 50th birthday. With that objective in mind, Tina started working two jobs. From 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. she restocks auto parts at a warehouse. In the evenings, she works from 6 to 10 p.m. at a...
Homeownership tips: Pressure washing dos and don’ts

Homeownership tips: Pressure washing dos and don’ts

As a homeowner, there are few things more satisfying than pressure-washing the grime away from the nooks and crannies of our property, particularly seeing a patio or driveway melt from a mildewy mess into something a little more pristine. As an added benefit, a...
Housing is the cornerstone to community health

Housing is the cornerstone to community health

Housing is the cornerstone of community health and well-being. This statement is the central component of the Cornerstone Housing™ Initiative. Stable and accessible housing leads to better outcomes in education, health, employment, and more. This assertion may seem...