Habitat Orlando & Osceola homeowners illustrate local housing crisis

Habitat Orlando & Osceola homeowners illustrate local housing crisis

Dire stats regarding Central Florida housing were recently released by the National Low Income Housing Coalition. The Greater Orlando area is now worst in the nation when it comes to finding an affordable place to live, especially for low-income households. Florida...
Something to call her own: Jakenia’s Story

Something to call her own: Jakenia’s Story

April 17 was a special day for Jakenia. Not only was it her daughter Asia-Rizera’s sixth birthday, but she finished the last of her 17 homeowner prep classes. Just two weeks later, she also completed her 200 sweat equity hours, meaning she fulfilled her requirements...
Adding homeownership to the to-do list: Patricia’s Story

Adding homeownership to the to-do list: Patricia’s Story

Patricia had a lengthy to-do list when she first became a Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County homeowner. The mother of two sons had a full-time job in addition to the standard homeownership requirements: sweat equity and classes.But she soon...
Her American Dream: Cameron’s Journey to Homeownership

Her American Dream: Cameron’s Journey to Homeownership

Cameron was working toward homeownership with her husband when he died unexpectedly in 2014. He was 47. “Becoming a homeowner has been something I’ve strived for, and, with the loss of my husband, I didn’t see it happening any time soon,” said Cameron. In 2018, she...
5 Reasons Habitat Mothers are Heroes

5 Reasons Habitat Mothers are Heroes

Each day, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County homeowners inspire us with their hard work and dedication to the dream of owning a safe, decent and affordable place to live. This Mother’s Day, we recognize the outstanding women whose dreams of...
A Safe, Stable Place to Call Home: Rodreca’s Story

A Safe, Stable Place to Call Home: Rodreca’s Story

The home construction process typically takes months. Rodreca’s home had walls and the foundation of a roof in under an hour, thanks to the incredible work of Pulte Homes during Builders Blitz 2019. Rodreca was one of four deserving homeowners who got to see their...