Blog - Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County

Supporter Spotlight: Total Solutions Group

Thank you to Total Solutions Group for helping us find housing solutions. By providing discounted building plans and volunteering their time, the Total Solutions Group team supports Habitat Orlando & Osceola’s mission of creating affordable housing for those in need.

25 Years of Service – Celebrating crew leader Bill Droste

A quarter century ago, Bill Droste signed up to volunteer at a church-sponsored Habitat build site. That experience expanded into 25 years of dedicated service as a crew leader with Habitat Orlando & Osceola. That’s over 1,000 days - 6,000 hours - on the...

February Fixes – Maintenance Tips for a Smooth Year Ahead

As the cool winter weather in Central Florida gives way to the early signs of spring, February is the perfect time to tackle some key home maintenance tasks. Staying on top of these chores not only helps your home run more efficiently but also ensures it's ready for...

Tannique’s story: Habitat homebuyer builds stability through homeownership for herself and her family

Tannique stands on the brink of achieving a lifelong goal. The call center leader, military reservist, and cybersecurity student will add another title to her name — homeowner — after PCL Construction builds her home during Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando &...

Quarlisa says homeownership will bring security and a better future

For Quarlisa, owning her home means a lifetime of love, security, safety, and relaxation. It represents a future filled with hope and the promise of better days ahead. As she looks forward to purchasing her new, energy-efficient Habitat Orlando & Osceola home, she...

Tax Season Scams: Phishing and Smishing

As we approach tax season, it is crucial to recognize tax scams used to obtain money, personal and financial information from you. In 2024, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a list of common scams known as the “Dirty Dozen”, highlighting schemes taxpayers...