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More than a house: Janessa’s Story
Janessa is clear on one thing: her journey to affordable homeownership is for her children. And she knows it’s about more than owning a home.
5 ways to make a difference this World Habitat Day
Everyone deserves a safe, affordable home – and this World Habitat Day, we want to remind you that everyone can help make this a reality as well. Your support can be as simple as spreading the word about Habitat Orlando & Osceola to friends or donating $5 a month....
Coming soon: Builders Blitz 2020 to see six homes built in just a week
All told, the home construction process typically lasts months. Thanks to the six builders who will generously donate the building of a home for Builders Blitz 2020, six families will see their home built in just one week. In partnership with Habitat for...
Crew leader Cary speaks on the joy of giving
Editor's note: Crew leader Cary Taft generously offered to write his own story - and give some reasons to become a crew leader. Here's what Cary had to say: Hey, my name is Cary. I've been asked to share my thoughts on being a Crew Leader here at Habitat Orlando &...
Striving to give his children a better life: Michael’s story
Editor's note: Michael purchased his home in December 2019! Congratulations to Michael and his family! Thank you to our amazing supporters who helped give Michael a hand up to homeownership. “Stability. Ownership. And pretty much mine.” That’s future homeowner...
Crew leader Jose hones skills while helping his community
Driven by the desire to continue honing his skills in the construction industry, Jose Perez began building homes with Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola in 2009.
Tuning into Habitat: Donor Spotlight on John Kolbrich
Donor John Kolbrich has been giving back to the Greater Orlando community through his five music schools for over 15 years. But he doesn’t stop there, letting his music schools enable him to give back to the community through philanthropy as well.
Greater Malibu Groves residents ‘Propel’ neighborhood change
Nine Greater Malibu Groves residents graduated from Propel, a leadership certification hosted by the Polis Institute.
Taking on Central Florida’s housing, food security challenges through partnership
In June, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County teamed up with Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida to participate in the first phase of Feeding America’s Leading for Transformation Program.