A chance for stability: Modline’s story

A chance for stability: Modline’s story

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...
Taking care of others and a home of her own: Juliet’s Story

Taking care of others and a home of her own: Juliet’s Story

Editor’s Note: Juliet and her family moved into their Habitat home in March 2020. Thank you to Jack Jennings and Sons, their subcontractors and vendors, and Habitat Orlando & Osceola supporters for making this happen! For the past nine years, Juliet has...
More than a house: Janessa’s Story

More than a house: Janessa’s Story

Seated at the front desk of Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s headquarters, Janessa is focused. She’s attentive and works hard, answering phone calls and assisting visitors. She’s close to completing her sweat equity hours, part of the...
Striving to give his children a better life: Michael’s story

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...
Reaping the benefits of homeownership: Rhonza’s story

Reaping the benefits of homeownership: Rhonza’s story

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...