Ready to live in an affordable Orlando home: Carol’s Story

Ready to live in an affordable Orlando home: Carol’s Story

Editor’s Note: Congratulations to Carol, who closed on her home in May 2020. Thank you to Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s supporters for helping to make this happen! Standing in front of Silver Pine Pointe’s latest home, Carol looked ready to build a safe,...
2019 in review: A celebration of this year’s milestones

2019 in review: A celebration of this year’s milestones

2019 has been an amazing year at Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County. Our team has been hard at work to advance our vision of a world where everyone has a safe, decent and affordable place to live. As we close this chapter, we’re excited to share...
Putting her mind to owning a Habitat home: Wanda’s Story

Putting her mind to owning a Habitat home: Wanda’s Story

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...
Accessing the everyday: Yosmarily and Eliezer’s Story

Accessing the everyday: Yosmarily and Eliezer’s Story

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...
Home for the Holidays: First-time homeowners share holiday plans

Home for the Holidays: First-time homeowners share holiday plans

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...